Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board remands the claims for payment of emergency medical treatment provided to the Veteran on February 25, 2021, due to a duty to assist error in not attempting to obtain information regarding the Veteran's attempts to obtain payment from her other health insurance.

The Board denied entitlement to a TDIU for the period on appeal prior to June 6, 2022, as the Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to obtain and maintain substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation (SMC) under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(l) due to the need for regular aid and attendance from a service-connected disability, but SMC under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s) is denied.

The Board denied entitlement to service connection for a gastrointestinal condition due to the lack of evidence supporting the existence of a current disability and no functional impairment.

The appeal for entitlement to clothing allowance benefits for Calendar Year 2021 for use of AFO bilateral foot braces was denied because the evidence did not show that the Veteran's use of these braces caused wear and tear on his clothing.

The Board remands the matter for further development and clarification regarding the Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of non-VA emergency care provided in October 2021.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bone cancer, as there is no evidence of a current disability.

The Board remands the claim for education benefits under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 33 Post-9/11 GI Bill to ensure proper adjudication and provide adequate notice of the decision.

The Board remands the matter to ensure proper notice and additional development of the claim for eligibility to enroll in the PCAFC.

The Board remands the service connection claim for a liver condition due to insufficient evidence regarding its etiology, specifically requiring an additional VA examination.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered her helpless as to need regular aid and attendance of another person from June 6, 2018.

The Board remands the claim for a new medical determination regarding the Veteran's eligibility to enroll in the PCAFC, as the previous CEAT review is found inadequate.

The Board granted service connection for the Veteran's cause of death, finding that metastatic pancreatic cancer was etiologically related to his toxic exposure to herbicide agents while on active duty in Vietnam.

The Veteran is granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits, effective December 1, 2018.

The appeal for Chapter 33 educational assistance benefits was dismissed because the Veteran's active duty service did not qualify under the criteria.

The Board granted a 100 percent disability rating for loss of use of both hands and feet due to service-connected inclusive body myositis, as well as special monthly compensation based on the loss of use of both hands and feet.

The appeal regarding the apportionment of the Veteran's VA disability compensation to his former spouse for minor children D.M. and R.M. was withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Veteran's claim for reimbursement of travel expenses incurred on January 30, 2025, was granted based on evidence showing the appointment was completed.

The Board dismissed the appeal regarding the removal of T.O. and S.O. from the Veteran's award as dependent children, as no justiciable case or controversy is before the Board.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of July 5, 2022, for the award of service connection for bronchiectasis and ulcerative colitis on a direct basis.