Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Veteran's appeal for an increased evaluation for her service-connected gallbladder disability was denied because the evidence did not show she had the required symptoms.

The Board remanded the case to obtain a new medical opinion on the Veteran's eligibility for PCAFC benefits.

The Board denied the appellant's request for direct payment of fees from past-due benefits awarded in December 2022.

The Board remanded the case to obtain a new medical opinion on whether the Veteran's participation in the PCAFC program is in their best interest.

The Board granted the Veteran's motion to reverse the September 2002 rating decision that reduced his disability rating for Crohn's disease. The 60 percent rating is restored effective December 1, 2002.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of aortic aneurysm prior to August 20, 2020.

The appeal for a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to February 11, 2021 has been remanded. The Board needs more information from the Social Security Administration.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for TDIU from January 1, 2012, to January 4, 2013, and an earlier effective date for SMC Housebound.

The appeal regarding the payment rate for home health services in October 2019 was dismissed because it falls under a dispute process that does not involve the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

The veteran's appeal for additional educational assistance benefits under the Veterans Rapid Retraining Assistance Program (VRRAP) was denied because VRRAP is limited to one covered program of education.

The appeal for payment of non-VA anesthesia services is dismissed because the claim has already been partially paid.

The appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) was dismissed because the benefit sought had already been granted in a previous decision.

The appeal for VA nonservice-connected pension was dismissed because the veteran's service-connected disability compensation provided a greater benefit.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of death, finding no evidence that the Veteran's metastatic sarcoma was related to his military service.

The appeal for service connection of a back injury is remanded. The Board needs more information about the Veteran's service records to decide.

The Board has decided to re-evaluate the veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance due to new evidence. The case is being sent back for further examination.

The Board denied service connection for leukemia because there is no evidence of a current diagnosis of leukemia.

The appeal for reimbursement of non-VA ambulance transportation costs was dismissed because there was no decision by the VA to appeal.

The appeal for reimbursement of non-VA medical services was dismissed because the billing company that filed the appeal did not provide the services.

The veteran's appeal for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance was dismissed because the veteran withdrew the appeal.