Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Veteran's service connection for carcinoma of the face and neck, as well as carcinoma of the lip, has been granted due to exposure to herbicide agents during active service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a compensable rating for nephrolithiasis because the evidence did not show the condition required more than two treatments per year or caused significant symptoms.

The veteran's claim for service connection for Fabry disease of the fingers and toes, claimed as joint pain, was granted. The decision was based on evidence showing that the condition was aggravated by military service.

The Veteran's former spouse was removed as a dependent effective December 29, 2010.

The appeal for increased benefits under the PCAFC program is remanded because the Veteran did not receive adequate notice of the decision. The case will be reviewed again with proper notification.

The Board granted the appellant's eligibility to attorney fees based on past-due benefits awarded in a June 2022 decision.

The appeal regarding payment for non-VA medical services was dismissed because the claim had already been administratively approved and paid.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a liver disability was denied because the evidence did not show that the condition was incurred in or related to any event or injury during active service.

The Board remanded the claims for payment or reimbursement of non-VA emergency medical services provided on January 5, 2020. The Board needs more information to properly adjudicate the claims.

The Board denied the appeal for direct payment of attorney fees, confirming a 20% fee cap as reasonable.

The veteran's child was granted an extension to use DEA benefits beyond April 19, 2019 due to health complications from a high-risk pregnancy.

The Board denied service connection for adult bladder diverticulum and leukemia, finding no causal relationship to exposure at Camp Lejeune.

The Board denied the appeal, confirming that the overpayment of VA pension benefits in the amount of $45,293.00 is valid.

The appeal regarding the proposal to withhold VA compensation benefits to recoup separation pay was dismissed because it was premature.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on housebound criteria after March 19, 2020. The veteran did not meet the requirements for SMC due to changes in their disability ratings.

The veteran's appeal was dismissed because he withdrew it before a decision was made, opting instead for higher-level review.

The Board denied service connection for arthritis because there is no current diagnosis of a disability related to arthritis.

The Board denied the veteran's request to revise a 1996 rating decision that denied service connection for Klippel-Feil syndrome based on clear and unmistakable error. The Board found no error in the original decision.

The case is remanded for further development to determine the cause of the veteran's left hip disorder.

The Board granted a waiver of recovery for an overpayment of VA pension benefits totaling $55,603. The decision was based on the finding that recovering the debt would be against equity and good conscience.