Other conditions decisions — 2025

The appeal seeking additional payment or reimbursement for the cost of non-VA dental treatment provided to the Veteran on June 4, 2021, was dismissed as the Board does not have jurisdiction to review VCA disputes.

The Board granted eligibility to attorney fees based on the past-due benefits awarded in the December 2023 rating decision.

The Board grants an earlier effective date of May 14, 2007, for the grant of service connection for gastrointestinal problems.

The overpayment of VA compensation benefits in the amount of $6,018.20 was validly created due to the Veteran's failure to promptly inform VA that her dependent daughter was receiving Dependents Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits.

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death during its pendency.

The Board remands the matter to correct a duty to assist error related to the validity of debts resulting from the Veteran's withdrawal and/or nonattendance.

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death during its pendency.

The appeal for eligibility for enrollment in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) was withdrawn by the Veteran, and therefore, it is dismissed.

The appeal was withdrawn by the Veteran's representative before a decision was promulgated.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure or maintain gainful employment, and a total disability rating for compensation based upon individual unemployability (TDIU) is granted.

The appeal concerning entitlement to a higher rate of special monthly compensation is dismissed as the benefit sought has been granted in full.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of January 19, 2023 for the award of service connection for actinic keratosis and remanded a claim for a compensable initial rating.

The Veteran's claim for VA home loan guaranty benefits was denied due to insufficient active-duty service time.

The Board denied the claim for a government-furnished headstone or grave marker as the decedent did not have active military service and was only on ACDUTRA.

The appeal for payment or reimbursement of medical expenses from December 12, 2020, to December 14, 2020, has been dismissed as the claim was approved and there is no case or controversy remaining.

The Board remands the Veteran's claim for eligibility to enroll in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) due to a lack of clear and sufficient evidence supporting the Centralized Eligibility and Appeals Team's decision.

The overpayment of $6,337.92 was found to be invalid due to sole administrative error on the part of VA.

The appeal concerning the evaluation of right total knee arthroplasty residuals with leg length discrepancy has been withdrawn by the appellant's authorized representative.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of medical expenses incurred on October 8, 2024, at Orlando Health because the services were not authorized and not rendered in a medical emergency.

The Board remands the matter for a new VA examination to determine the severity of the Veteran's scrotum and testes condition, including whether it manifests in or aggravates erectile dysfunction.