Other conditions decisions — 2025

The appeal for payment of non-VA dental care services was dismissed because it falls under a specific administrative dispute resolution process that does not allow for appellate review by the Board.

The appeal for apportionment of disability benefits to the veteran's minor children is remanded. The Board needs more information about the financial status of both parties.

The appeal regarding payment for non-VA care provided to the Veteran's surviving spouse was dismissed because the issue has been resolved administratively.

The Board granted payment or reimbursement for the cost of non-VA medical treatment provided by Brantley County EMS on May 16, 2020. The Veteran required emergency treatment and a VA facility was not feasibly available.

The veteran's agent is not entitled to fees based on past-due benefits awarded for PTSD because the benefits were granted due to a clear and unmistakable error (CUE) finding, not an appeal.

The appeal for payment of non-VA dental services through VA's Community Care program was dismissed because it is subject to a specific administrative dispute resolution process that does not allow for appellate review by the Board.

The appeal for caregiver benefits was sent back to the VA for a more detailed medical opinion. The current decision lacks sufficient reasoning and medical basis.

The appeal for payment of health care services provided on September 30, 2019, is dismissed because it falls under a specific administrative dispute resolution process that does not allow for appellate review by the Board.

The Board denied the appeal because the Veteran's Notice of Disagreement was not filed on time and there was no good cause for the delay.

The Veteran's request for an earlier effective date to add his spouse as a dependent on his disability compensation was denied. The earliest allowed effective date is January 27, 2023.

The Board remanded the claim for additional cardiovascular disability to determine if VA treatment caused or worsened the condition. Further evaluation is needed.

The appeal for a special home adaptation grant was dismissed because the veteran passed away.

The veteran's claim for service connection for left and right lower extremity radicular pain has been granted. The Board found that the Veteran's radicular pain is etiologically linked to her service-connected degenerative arthritis of the spine.

The Board denied the veteran's request to reinstate special monthly compensation (SMC) based on housebound status. The decision was final and not subject to revision based on clear and unmistakable error.

The appeal was dismissed because the form did not identify a decision subject to appellate review.

The Board remanded the claim for eligibility under the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) because the initial decision did not meet statutory notice requirements and the medical review was inadequate.

The Board denied the appeal, confirming a $609 overpayment of VA compensation benefits was valid.

The veteran is granted entitlement to specially adapted housing but denied the special home adaptation grant as moot.

The appeal for additional special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance was dismissed because the veteran died before a decision could be made.

The appeal is remanded to correct errors in the decision process regarding the veteran's clothing allowance claim.