Other conditions Board decisions

The Board dismissed the appeal because the Veteran withdrew it before a decision was made.

The Veteran's VA compensation benefits were reduced due to the receipt of drill pay for FY 2019. The Board found that there was a pre-decisional duty to assist error as the AOJ did not confirm the number of drill days performed in FY 2019, and thus remanded the case.

The Veteran's claims for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical care provided on December 11, 2018 and December 17, 2018 were dismissed as the VHA has already approved these expenses in accordance with VA policy.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for foot condition, now claimed as bilateral foot condition and hammer toes, has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development regarding SSA disability benefits records. The Veteran must provide copies of these records to VA.

The Board denied a compensable rating for the Veteran's service-connected left orbital blow-out fracture, status post repair, due to lack of visual impairment or incapacitating episodes.

The appellant's claim for burial in a VA national cemetery was denied as he did not meet the minimum active service requirements and therefore, is not considered a veteran. The decedent also did not have any period of full-time active-duty service.

The appeal seeking payment or reimbursement for the cost of medical services performed on November 12, 2020 by Aegis Sciences Corporation is dismissed because the claim has been granted and no case or controversy remains.

The Veteran's VA benefits were withheld due to being a fugitive felon from July 24, 2018 to April 17, 2019. The decision is remanded to determine the exact date of clearance for the warrant.

The appeal concerning payment for non-VA medical services provided on February 20, 2020 is dismissed as the claim was untimely filed and has since been administratively reviewed.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hallux valgus of the left foot is caused by or aggravated by his service-connected right foot condition, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal, and the Board has dismissed it.

The Board dismissed the appeal because it lacks jurisdiction over the claim for payment of non-VA medical services provided on November 24, 2020.

The Veteran's eligibility for benefits under the PCAFC program is remanded due to a legally inadequate decision based on insufficient medical reasoning.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for payment or reimbursement of medical services performed on October 13, 2020, October 19, 2020, October 27, 2020, and November 3, 2020 by Aegis Sciences Corporation due to approval of the benefits sought.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty-to-assist error, specifically regarding the relationship between the Veteran's pulmonary fibrosis and his military service, including herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's appeal for PCAFC benefits is dismissed as the program does not provide periodic monetary benefits that could be considered accrued or substitutional.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for actinic keratosis, finding that it did not have its onset during service and is not otherwise etiologically related to service. The Board concluded that there was no association between the Veteran's in-service exposure to ionizing radiation and his current condition.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for service connection for right-hand injuries, as there are insufficient records and a need for further examination. The Veteran is asked to provide more details on his periods of active duty and training.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for payment or reimbursement of medical services performed on October 16, 2020, October 23, 2020, November 6, 2020, and November 20, 2020 by Aegis due to approval of the claims.