Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for revision of a May 1973 rating decision that denied service connection for Friedreich's ataxia on the basis of clear and unmistakable error (CUE).

The Board remands the case for a more detailed and thoroughly explained medical opinion regarding eligibility for benefits under VA's PCAFC program.

The Board remands the claim for a medical opinion to determine if the Veteran's adenoid carcinoma of the right salivary gland is related to his presumed exposure to herbicides during service.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the award of service connection for multiple myeloma, finding no evidence that a formal or informal claim was filed prior to October 27, 2014.

The Board denied an initial evaluation in excess of 30 percent for PTSD, finding that the Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran withdrew the appeal for both issues related to left knee limitations.

The Board remands the case to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error related to the examinations for evaluating the Veteran's service-connected restless leg syndrome.

The appeal concerning the payment of non-VA dental care provided on July 1, 2020, has been resolved administratively and is now moot.

The appeal for eligibility for benefits under the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA's) Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) is dismissed because there was no decision by the agency of original jurisdiction on this issue.

The case is remanded for a more detailed and thoroughly explained medical opinion regarding the Veteran's eligibility for benefits under VA's PCAFC program.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for a 60 percent rating for herpes simplex, finding no evidence of an increase in disability prior to July 27, 2022.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for a higher disability rating and an earlier effective date, as well as remanded her claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The Board remands the claims for payment of non-VA medical services provided by Dr. J. and Dr. E. due to an incomplete record, requiring additional evidence and clarification.

The appeal for reimbursement of non-VA medical services provided to the Veteran on July 21, 2019, was dismissed due to a lack of proper claimant.

The Board granted an effective date of December 13, 2011, for a separate 10 percent rating for service connection for tinnitus due to clear and unmistakable error in the February 2012 rating decision.

The Board dismissed the appeal seeking additional payment under a Veterans Care Agreement due to the exclusive administrative dispute resolution authority of VHA.

The Veteran was granted a 100 percent rating for service-connected aplastic anemia and special monthly compensation (SMC) from September 8, 2021.

The Board remands the issue of whether the amount of the overpayment of VA pension benefits, currently listed as $44,489.00, is correct due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The appeal concerning the payment of non-VA medical services provided on May 14, 2021, has been resolved administratively and is now moot.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for direct payment of attorney fees based on past-due benefits awarded in the September 2023 rating decision.