Other conditions decisions — 2025

The veteran's effective date for service connection and SMC for loss of use of bilateral lower extremities is granted as of September 16, 2021.

The appeal for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance is remanded due to concerns about the examination report and lack of sufficient evidence.

The Board granted the Veteran's appeal to restore special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance.

The appeal for direct payment of attorney fees based on past-due benefits was denied because the fee agreements only covered service connection claims, not increased ratings or effective dates.

The Board denied the claim for an earlier effective date for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance. The evidence did not show a need for such assistance prior to July 25, 2014.

The Veteran's appeal for an extension of the delimiting date for Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits was dismissed because he improperly requested concurrent elections.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for colorectal cancer has been granted. The decision is based on the Veteran's exposure to asbestos during his active service in the U.S. Navy.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of an intestinal disability, including colon cancer residuals and intestinal neoplasm, due to a duty to assist error. The Veteran's exposure to toxins during service will be reconsidered.

The Board denied the veteran's request for an increased rating for iron deficiency anemia, stating that the condition does not require intravenous iron infusions.

The Board dismissed the veteran's claims for service connection for left and right upper extremity paralysis, specially adapted housing, special home adaptation, and automobile or other conveyance and adaptive equipment due to a duplicative appeal.

The appeal for payment of non-VA dental care costs was dismissed because the issue was resolved administratively.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's right and left foot disorders, finding that the evidence did not show a relationship between the claimed conditions and military service.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for beneficiary travel benefits related to appointments on January 1, 2024; March 26, 2024; and April 1, 2024. The Veteran needs to provide more information about his income and medical expenses.

The appeal for VA payment of medical services provided on March 8, 2021, is dismissed because the Board does not have the legal authority to decide it.

The veteran's appeal for enrollment in the VA healthcare system was denied because she did not have a period of active duty service and does not meet the definition of a 'veteran' for purposes of VA medical services and healthcare benefits.

The appeal for service connection of adenocarcinoma of the pancreas is remanded. The Board needs more records, including VA Community Care and VistA Imaging records.

The veteran's claims for compensable evaluations for left hand tendinopathy and limitation of motion of the little and ring fingers were denied. The claim for a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) was remanded.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for an earlier effective date for TDIU and retro payments. The Board agreed that the appeal consists of entitlement to TDIU from October 2, 2001.

The Veteran's claim for education benefits under the Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserves (MGIB-SR) has been sent back to the VA for further review. The Board found that the initial decision did not provide adequate notice as required by law.

The Board denied the appellant's request to be recognized as a substitute claimant and for accrued benefits because J.T. was not recognized as the Veteran's surviving spouse.