Other conditions decisions — 2025

The appeal for payment of non-VA dental services provided by Sydney Dental on July 21, 2021, was dismissed as the matter is governed by statutory and contractual authority which does not allow for review by the Board.

The Board granted the timely filing of the VA Form 10182 due to extraordinary circumstances beyond the claimant's control.

The appeal for entitlement to payment for non-VA care provided by CFS from May 4, 2020, to May 28, 2020, is dismissed.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a sinus condition due to the lack of medical evidence showing a current diagnosis.

The Board granted service connection for dementia as secondary to the Veteran's already service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, hearing loss, and hypertension.

The Board granted eligibility to direct payment of attorney fees based on past-due benefits awarded in a May 2023 rating decision.

The apportionment awarded to the Veteran's former spouse on behalf of minor children was proper, and the Veteran's appeal to terminate the apportionment is denied.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance was granted, while his claim for SMC based on housebound status was dismissed as moot.

The Board remands the matters for adjudication by the RO, as it would be improper for the Board to issue a determination regarding the period spanning July 2013 to November 2022.

The Board denied the veteran's appeal for an initial compensable evaluation for nose fracture residuals, including deviation to the right of septum, as there was no evidence of blockage in either nasal passage.

The Board remands the matter to locate and associate with the record, and mail the Veteran copies of documents related to an overpayment debt in the amount of $2,825 for reoccurring clothing allowance award.

The appeal for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical services was dismissed due to Benefit Recovery not being a proper claimant.

The appeal to recoup VA disability compensation for special separation benefits was denied.

The Board remands the claim for the AOJ to provide complete notice of the decision as required by 38 U.S.C. § 5104, including a summary of the evidence and applicable laws and regulations.

The Veteran's claim for eligibility for specially adapted housing was denied as he does not have a permanent and total service-connected disability.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an extension of his delimiting date for VA educational assistance benefits under Chapter 33, as no applicable exceptions to the 15-year eligibility period were met.

The appeal for reimbursement of medical care episodes was dismissed as the veteran received full relief and has no remaining disagreement.

The Board granted an effective date of June 11, 2021, for the award of service connection for intermittent explosive disorder.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for a psychiatric disability, as there was no pending claim prior to March 6, 2023.

The appeal for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical services was dismissed because the billing company that filed the request did not furnish the underlying services in question.