Other conditions decisions — 2025

The appeal for payment of the cost of non-VA medical services provided on March 6, 2020, and March 13, 2020, was dismissed because it is subject to a specific administrative dispute resolution process that does not allow for appellate review by the Board.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date than March 20, 2022, for an award of Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits.

The Board denied a separate compensable rating for limitation of right hip flexion, as the Veteran's right hip flexion has never been measured or estimated at less than 100 degrees and does not rise to the level of a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 5252.

The appeal for service connection for a back disability was withdrawn by the Veteran's attorney before the Board made a decision.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical services incurred on January 28, 2023, February 7, 2023, and February 28, 2023, due to lack of treatment in the VA healthcare system within the preceding 24 months.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date prior to July 1, 2010, for the award of a TDIU.

The Board granted service connection for traction alopecia (claimed as hair loss) and denied an initial compensable disability rating for the service-connected other specified eating disorders.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for a 100 percent rating for PTSD, finding that the evidence did not show more severe impairment than occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity prior to February 8, 2021.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of October 1, 1999, for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) benefits based on the Veteran being a Nehmer class member.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for an eye condition due to a lack of evidence showing a current diagnosis and no in-service injury or disease.

The Board granted service connection for chronic right and left hip strains, finding that these disabilities arose from the Veteran's active duty service.

The appeal for payment of non-VA dental treatment expenses is dismissed due to lack of jurisdiction.

Eligibility for the direct payment of attorney fees based on past-due benefits awarded to the Veteran pursuant to a June 2023 rating decision is granted.

The Board remands the matters of earlier effective dates for a 70 percent rating for major depressive disorder with binge eating disorder, TDIU, and DEA due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The appeals regarding special monthly compensation (SMC) based on housebound criteria, audit for retroactive payments for SMC, and SMC based on aid and attendance at a higher R-1 rating were dismissed due to duplicative claims or improper appeal procedures.

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board granted service connection for an eye disorder, diagnosed as lattice retinal degeneration with light sensitivity, finding that the Veteran's condition had its onset during his active duty service.

The Board denied the revocation of apportionment of $900 per month for the Veteran's spouse and two children, as it was not shown to cause the Veteran undue hardship.

The Board remands the claim for a VA opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's gout, as the previous medical opinion was found inadequate.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date to add her stepchildren as dependents.