Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of non-VA emergency medical services provided by City of Springfield Ambulance on February 17, 2020 was denied because the claim was not filed within the required 90-day period after the ambulance transportation.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for hysterectomy residuals, finding that there is at least an equipoise of evidence to support a relationship between her hysterectomy and symptoms she experienced in service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for myelodysplastic syndrome and fecal incontinence were denied due to lack of evidence of a nexus. The appellant submitted new and material evidence after the October 2014 rating decision, but did not submit a completed claim form on the specified form. Therefore, there was no pending claim at the time of his death for which the appellant could be recognized as substitute claimant.

The Veteran's income does not exceed the applicable maximum annual pension rate (MAPR) for Special Monthly Pension at the A&A rate, thus his claim is granted.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for loss of teeth, finding that there is no evidence of bone loss or tooth loss due to trauma or disease other than periodontal disease. The Veteran was not diagnosed with a dental disability for which service connection may be granted.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for beneficiary travel benefits due to procedural errors and lack of notification, including failure to address the Veteran's equitable tolling argument.

Your appeal has been dismissed because the VA approved payment for the medical services provided on July 24, 2019. The issue is no longer before us as it was resolved by administrative action.

The Veteran withdrew her appeal due to a change in circumstances, specifically because she now has a combined rating of 100% and is no longer interested in pursuing the appeal.

The Veteran's adult daughter did not have a pending claim for VA benefits at the time of his death, and her claim for accrued benefits was filed more than one year after his death. Therefore, she is not eligible for accrued benefits.

The appeal was dismissed as the Veteran's claim for service connection for a left hip disorder was granted in a spurious rating decision issued by the RO, and there is no remaining controversy for appellate consideration.

The Veteran's facial pain, claimed as nerve damage, is not considered a qualifying additional disability for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 due to lack of causation and fault on the part of VA.

The Veteran's marriage to T.S. on June 3, 2011, is recognized as the effective date for recognition of T.S. as her spouse for additional dependency compensation.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 due to a lack of evidence showing that the proximate cause of his eye infection injury was carelessness, negligence, or similar fault on the part of VA.

The Veteran's claim for VA beneficiary travel expenses was granted as the evidence showed he submitted his claim in a timely manner, despite initial denials.

The Board has determined that the AOJ did not adequately consider whether self-employment services were warranted for the Veteran's VR&E benefits. The matter is being remanded to correct this duty to assist error.

The Veteran's application for VR&E benefits was denied because he did not complete the initial evaluation and failed to reschedule, preventing a determination of his eligibility for rehabilitation services.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including Other Trauma and Stress Related Disorder, is granted as service connected due to in-service combat exposure.

The Board has granted service connection for left hand Dupuytren's contracture as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus type II.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for recognition as the surviving spouse of her ex-husband, the Veteran, for VA pension benefits due to their divorce and lack of remarriage.

The Board has restored the Veteran's original rating of 100% for mood disorder, finding that the reduction was not proper.