Other conditions Board decisions

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's request for withdrawal before a decision was made.

The Board denied service connection for voiding dysfunction (claimed as bladder dysfunction) secondary to a service-connected back condition, finding that the evidence does not support a causal relationship between the Veteran's bladder dysfunction and his service-connected back condition.

The Board dismissed the appeal as there is no remaining case or controversy regarding additional dependency compensation for child A.G.

The Veteran's left leg residuals of gunshot wound are rated at 10 percent, but a separate rating of 10 percent is granted for injuries to Muscle Groups X, XI, and XII. The increased rating claim for Muscle Group XIII is denied.

The Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses provided at Frick Hospital on May 1, 2020 was denied because the claim was filed outside of the 90-day timely filing limitation.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and effective dates were denied. The rating in excess of 50 percent for other specified trauma related stress disorder, the rating in excess of 20 percent for dry eye syndrome and blepharitis, and the effective date earlier than January 14, 2014, for grant of TDIU have not been met.

The Veteran's death precludes initial eligibility for PCAFC benefits, and the appeal is denied as a matter of law.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for loss of taste and smell and right and left nostril disability, finding that there is no causal relationship to his conceded Agent Orange exposure or secondary to his service-connected larynx cancer.

The Board denied the claims for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) benefits and non-service-connected death pension due to insufficient evidence verifying the Veteran's father's military service. The Appellant has not provided sufficient evidence to establish her father's military service, which is a requirement for DIC and non-service-connected death pension.

The Board has dismissed appeals regarding reductions in ratings for left knee strain, limitation of extension, and cyst surgery. The appeal for a rating in excess of 30 percent for migraine headaches associated with traumatic brain injury is denied. The GI disorder issue is remanded for further development.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for a paid and due audit of his VA account to determine if any recoupment of the overpayment debt was conducted, and whether the debt was formally nullified. The AOJ will also inform the Veteran of their determinations.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the VA Medical Center had already administratively approved the Appellant's claim for payment of dental care provided to the Veteran on February 4, 2020.

The Veteran's right eye vision loss is being remanded for a proper VA examination to determine if it qualifies as a 'qualifying additional disability' under 38 U.S.C. § 1151.

The Veteran's cause of death, stomach cancer, is presumed to be related to exposure to burn pits and other toxins during service in the Southwest Asia theater of operations under the PACT Act. However, direct service connection must be explored for the period prior to August 10, 2022.

The Veteran's muscle group 14 and 15 injuries are now rated at 40% each, effective September 24, 1969. The right leg shortening evaluation remains unchanged.

The Board has decided to remand the claim for a thorough examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's low testosterone condition, including whether it is related to his service-connected TBI.

The Board has determined that the decision on eligibility for PCAFC benefits is legally inadequate and remanded. The matter will be reconsidered with a new medical opinion and proper notice to the Veteran, his representative, and the Caregiver-Applicant.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for loss of memory and lack of concentration - GWOT is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to address the etiology of these symptoms.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for other specified trauma and stressor related disorder (claimed as PTSD) from November 12, 2004 to December 14, 2014 was denied.,The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of prostate cancer was also denied.

The appeal has been resolved in full by the third-party administrator (TPA) Optum, who approved the appellant's claim for payment of non-VA emergency medical services provided to the Veteran on March 20, 2020. The appeal is therefore dismissed.