Other conditions decisions — 2025

The appeal for eligibility for the direct payment of fees based on past-due benefits awarded to the Veteran pursuant to a retroactive CRDP compensation payment was dismissed due to an untimely Notice of Disagreement. The issue regarding the February 2024 Rating Decision is remanded for correction of an error in calculating attorney fees.

The Board remands the matter to review whether the $1,423.60 overpayment was validly created and properly calculated.

The Board granted an initial evaluation of 30 percent for herpes anogenital infection, as the Veteran required systemic therapy for a total duration of 6 weeks or more over the past year.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of her apportionment of the Veteran's VA compensation benefits, finding that February 1, 2023, is the earliest effective date permitted by law.

The appeal for a waiver of the $42,451.00 overpayment of VA pension benefits is dismissed as it will be addressed in a separate appeal after the Veteran's requested Board hearing.

The claim for an extension of the transfer end date for VA educational assistance transferred under Chapter 33 (Post-9/11 GI Bill), beyond May 4, 2021, is dismissed as moot.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance, finding that December 21, 2022, was the earliest date entitlement could be established.

The Veteran's appeal of the September 2023 decision granting an increased apportionment of his VA disability compensation benefit to A.B. on behalf of their minor children was dismissed because he did not have standing to appeal.

The appeal regarding entitlement to service connection for cause of death was dismissed due to the Appellant's withdrawal.

The appeal for an extension of time to file an appeal from decisions terminating apportionment and establishing an overpayment was denied, and the attempted appeal is dismissed.

The appeal seeking an apportionment of the Veteran's VA disability compensation to the appellant, on behalf of T.R. and T.R., is remanded for further development regarding the financial statuses of both parties, including any child support paid or owed.

The Veteran's appeal of an apportionment decision was dismissed due to procedural impropriety.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for recognition as the Veteran's surviving spouse, as they were divorced at the time of his death.

The Board remands the Veteran's claim for service connection for brain cancer to obtain additional evidence regarding potential in-service radiation exposure and a medical opinion on its relation to his condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date, prior to June 26, 2024, for additional dependency compensation for her minor stepchild.

The appeal concerning the issue of entitlement to service connection for sleep apnea has been withdrawn by the Veteran.

The appeal for a TDIU was dismissed as the benefit sought on appeal has been granted in full, effective prior to the relevant date of claim.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another person due to his service-connected disability or disabilities.

The Board remands the matter to obtain evidence showing the number of training days performed by the Veteran in FY 2023 and perform an audit of VA compensation benefits paid during that year.

The Board granted a separate 10 percent rating for right foot hammer toes but denied an increased rating in excess of 10 percent for right foot hallux valgus.