Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board denied the surviving spouse's claim for accrued benefits because there was no pending claim for VA compensation benefits at the time of the Veteran's death.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's alcohol use disorder because it is not compensable under VA regulations. The veteran did not provide evidence that his alcohol use disorder was caused or aggravated by a service-connected disability.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) because the required documentation was not submitted.

The Board remanded the case to ensure proper scheduling of VA medical examinations for the veteran's bilateral lower extremity conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is being sent back to the VA for further review. The Board needs more information about the Veteran's exposure to chemicals and toxins during service.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date for dependency benefits because VA did not receive notice of the dependents until April 2022.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a rating higher than 10 percent for service-connected coccydynia. The veteran is already receiving the maximum schedular rating for this condition.

The Board denied the veteran's appeal regarding the recoupment of voluntary separation pay. The decision states that the recoupment was proper and in accordance with the law.

The Board denied the appellant's request for an increased apportionment of VA disability compensation for the children. The current apportionment does not cause a hardship to the Veteran.

The Veteran's appeal for benefits for her child born with spina bifida or other covered birth defects was dismissed because the Veteran does not have standing to bring the claim on behalf of her child.

The Board remanded the claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) benefits for a surviving spouse based on the need for aid and attendance or housebound status. The Appellant contends that she is entitled to SMC due to being 'legally blind' and having 'several other disabilities'.

The appeal for total disability evaluation based on individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to May 4, 2020 was dismissed because the veteran withdrew the appeal.

The veteran's appeal for a higher rating than 100% for amyloidosis was denied. The claim for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance was remanded.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of death and DIC benefits because the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, did not cause or contribute to his death. The Veteran died from multiple blunt force trauma due to a motorcycle crash.

The veteran is granted a 30% rating for left peroneal nerve palsy, common peroneal nerve. The evidence was balanced but favored the veteran.

The Board remanded the case to obtain missing documents related to the Veteran's claim for reimbursement of non-VA medical services. The Veteran is asked to help gather these documents.

The claim for accrued benefits was dismissed because the appellant did not file within the required time frame.

The Board has decided to re-evaluate the veteran's claim for a right hip disorder due to new evidence. The case is sent back for further review.

The appeal for a higher rating for right hip replacement was dismissed because the veteran withdrew the appeal.

The appeal for service-connection of left hand strain is remanded. The Board needs more evidence to decide if the condition is related to military service.