Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for payment of expenses for a non-VA COVID-19 test performed on August 27, 2021, as it was not authorized by VA.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an allowance for an automobile or other conveyance and adaptive equipment due to a lack of service-connected disabilities meeting the criteria.

The appeal for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical services provided on April 2, 2020, was dismissed due to the improper claimant filing a VA Form 10182.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for revision of an August 2006 rating decision based on clear and unmistakable error (CUE) regarding the initial 10 percent ratings assigned for residuals of undifferentiated seronegative spondyloarthropathy involving both shoulders.

The Board remands the appeal to the AOJ for correction of an error related to obtaining relevant records from the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA), specifically the hearing transcripts.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for actinic keratosis, abnormal aortic valve, abdominal pain, and acute deep venous thrombosis due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error in affording the Veteran a VA examination.

The appeal was withdrawn by the Veteran before a decision was made.

The Board remands the claim for a VA aid and attendance examination to correct a duty-to-assist error.

The Board denied an initial disability rating in excess of 30 percent for the Veteran's service-connected adjustment disorder with depressed mood and denied an effective date prior to March 8, 2016, for the award of special monthly compensation.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for right and left foot hallux valgus to obtain an adequate medical opinion addressing secondary service connection theories.

The Veteran was granted a total disability evaluation due to individual unemployability (TDIU) as her service-connected disabilities prevented her from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The appeal for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical services was dismissed due to the improper claimant.

The Board granted a 10 percent rating for anosmia based on the complete loss of sense of smell related to service-connected sinusitis and rhinitis.

The claim for reimbursement of the cost of non-VA medical care provided by ESC and HEC through the VCCP was dismissed as there is no determination by VA on the matter, and the process for payment in the VCCP does not allow for Board review.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for education benefits under Chapter 33 (Post-9/11 GI Bill) in excess of 60 percent due to his qualifying active service not meeting the required duration.

The Board denied the appeal for an increased disability evaluation in excess of 40 percent for right thigh incisional hernia status post fasciotomy (Muscle Group XIV).

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for a higher level of special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance, finding that he does not have any additional disabilities independently rated at 50 percent or more.

The Board remands the issue of eligibility for benefits under the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error, including an inadequate medical opinion.

The Board granted service connection for gout and arthritis, finding that the Veteran's condition is related to his active military service.

The appeal was dismissed as the issue on appeal was resolved by administrative action, and there remains no allegation of error of fact or law concerning the issue.