Other conditions decisions — 2025

The appeal was dismissed as the billing company did not file a proper Notice of Disagreement (NOD) and is not considered a claimant under VA regulations.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for VR&E benefits, finding that he did not have an employment handicap and was suitably employed.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for VR&E benefits under Chapter 31, finding that he did not have a serious employment handicap during the period at issue.

The Board remands the matter to obtain necessary financial information from the Veteran and to request that the Veteran provide any objective evidence of whether he was providing reasonable support to J.B. during the period on appeal.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for a higher rate of nonservice-connected pension benefits with special monthly pension based on the need for aid and attendance, as he was already receiving the maximum annual pension rate available.

The Board remands the matter to ensure that the Veteran's complete loan guaranty file has been obtained and associated with the claims file prior to adjudication on the merits.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of May 13, 2015, for the grant of TDIU and eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance under 38 USC chapter 35.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the award of special monthly compensation (SMC) under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s) prior to December 13, 2022.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have been found to be of sufficient severity to preclude substantially gainful employment, and TDIU is granted from October 27, 2023.

The appeal of the July 2020 decision granting an apportionment of VA disability compensation benefits to C.D. on behalf of their minor child was dismissed due to untimely notices of disagreement.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of March 16, 2016 for the grant of special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death due to a need for further development of his Toxic Exposure Risk Activity (TERA) memorandum.

The Board granted service connection for polycystic ovary syndrome and a 10 percent rating for hypertension.

The Board remands the claim for payment of unauthorized ambulance transportation service due to a lack of proper development and consideration under applicable laws and regulations.

The Veteran withdrew the appeal of his claim for service connection for a deviated nasal septum, and it was dismissed.

The appeal for service connection for testicular torsion was dismissed due to the Veteran's concurrent election of review under different appeal lanes, which is prohibited by current regulations.

The appeal to recoup separation pay from VA compensation benefits was denied as the withholding of VA compensation benefits to recoup separation pay in the amount of $33,231.71 was proper.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for right and left shin splints due to an inadequate medical opinion that did not adequately address the Veteran's lay statements and medical history.

The Board remands the appeal for a VA examination to assess the severity of the Veteran's right hip limitation of extension, as the previous examination did not comply with the requirements in Sharp v. Shulkin.

The Board granted earlier effective dates of August 1, 2020 for the award of a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU) and basic eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits.