Other conditions decisions — 2025

The appeal for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical services on March 25, 2021, was dismissed due to the billing company not being a proper claimant.

The Board granted service connection for chronic myeloid leukemia, finding that the Veteran's condition is causally or etiologically related to in-service exposure to toxic substances from burn pits.

The Board granted an effective date of January 23, 2024, for the award of survivor's pension benefits with aid and attendance.

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

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for nonservice-connected pension benefits as he does not meet the criteria to be considered permanently and totally disabled.

The appeal regarding the Veteran's competency to manage VA benefits was dismissed as there is no justiciable case or controversy.

The appeal for reimbursement of the $1,000.00 fee associated with the SDI Basic Scuba certification is dismissed as it has been resolved in favor of the Veteran.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for loss of use of feet and SMC, as well as DEA benefits, stating that July 12, 1999, is the earliest possible date of entitlement to these benefits.

The appeal regarding payment of the cost of non-VA dental services provided on December 10, 2019, was dismissed as the issue has been resolved by administrative action.

The appeal for service connection of diverticulitis, including due to herbicide exposure, is remanded. The Board needs more information about the Veteran's service records.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for varicose veins, finding that there is insufficient medical evidence to establish a causal relationship between his current condition and his active-duty service.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's arthritis of the hands, stating that it did not manifest during or within one year after service and is not related to service, including exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the nature and etiology of any current liver disorders, including whether they are related to service or secondary to diabetes mellitus.

The appeal concerning the issue of entitlement to service connection for a neck disability is dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board remanded the case to obtain a VA opinion on the severity of the Veteran's anal fissure and proctalgia fugax. The Veteran is cautioned that failure to appear for VA examinations could result in the denial of his claim.

The Board vacated its previous decision and remanded the case for further review due to a Privacy Act records request not being addressed.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of information about whether the Appellant withdrew funds from her VA account, which could affect the determination of overpayment and waiver. The case will be reviewed again by the PMC.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's eye disability on a direct basis, finding that his current eye issues are at least as likely as not related to his service.

The Board remanded the veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) because the veteran did not submit a complete VA Form 21-8940, which is needed to assess his employment history and income.

The Veteran's claims for a compensable rating for groin strain and compensation for residuals of status post open cholecystectomy were denied. The claim for service connection for memory disorder was remanded.