Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board remands the claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities for further development and referral to VA's Director of Compensation Service.

The appeal seeking payment for non-VA dental services furnished through VA's Community Care program on May 5, 2020 was dismissed as it is subject to a specific administrative dispute resolution process.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) as the Veteran did not have any service-connected disabilities at the time of his death, and there was no evidence linking his cause of death to active service.

The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for a higher level of aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities.

The appellant's claim for recognition as the Veteran's dependent child and basic eligibility for accrued benefits was denied due to her marriage status and late filing of the claim.

The Board remands the service connection claim for right foot amputation of all metatarsophalangeal joints due to MRSA infection for further development, specifically to obtain relevant records from the Social Security Administration.

The Board denied a rating higher than 50 percent for the Veteran's bilateral pes cavus with hammer toes, calcaneal spurs, and hallux valgus from January 6, 2021.

The Board denied service connection for pancreatic cancer as the evidence did not show a nexus between the Veteran's condition and their active service, including any exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board denied the Appellant's claims for accrued benefits and dependent and indemnity compensation (DIC) as there was no evidence that the Veteran's causes of death were related to his service.

The Board denied the motion for revision, on the basis of clear and unmistakable error, of the October 28, 2016, Rating Decision, which denied service connection for residuals of right hand injury.

The Board remands the claim for reimbursement of ambulance transportation services on June 24, 2020, to request additional information and readjudicate under applicable laws.

The Board denied increased ratings for the Veteran's stroke-related conditions but granted special monthly compensation based on the need of aid and attendance and financial assistance for specially adapted housing.

The appeal for entitlement to payment for medical services provided to the Veteran on May 19, 2020, was dismissed as it is governed by statutory and contractual authority that does not allow for review by the Board.

Eligibility for the direct payment of attorney fees based on past-due benefits awarded to the Veteran pursuant to an August 2022 rating decision is granted.

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

The Board remands the claim for DEA benefits in excess of 45 months to correct an error by the AOJ in satisfying a regulatory duty.

The Board found that the reduction in disability evaluation for the service-connected prostate adenocarcinoma with dysuria and voiding dysfunction, from 100 percent disabling to 20 percent disabling, effective July 1, 2021, was proper.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to service connection for insomnia due to a duty to assist error, requiring a medical opinion under the PACT Act.

The appeal concerning entitlement to payment for non-VA dental services provided on August 23, 2019, has been resolved administratively and is now moot.

The Board granted service connection for a right elbow sprain, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.