Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board granted service connection for malignant neoplasm of oropharynx (claimed as throat cancer) based on the Veteran's in-service exposure to Agent Orange, which is covered under the PACT Act.

The appeal for travel pay reimbursement was dismissed as the Veteran withdrew it during a hearing.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for reimbursement of ambulance travel expenses incurred on April 9, 2024, due to a lack of prior authorization and non-emergency status.

The Appellant's discharge from service does not constitute a bar to the receipt of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits, and he has established status as a veteran for the purposes of receiving VA benefits.

The Board dismissed the appeal for service connection of schwannoma tumor due to an impermissible concurrent election by the Veteran.

The Board denied service connection for the Veteran's cause of death, finding that there was no credible medical evidence linking pancreatic cancer to his military service at Camp Lejeune.

The appeal of entitlement to a waiver of recovery of overpayments of VA educational assistance benefits was dismissed due to untimely filing.

The Board dismissed the appeal as the Veteran is entitled to only one review on appeal before the Secretary regarding these issues and rating decisions.

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

The Board granted service connection for scleroderma and Reynaud's disease, finding that both conditions are etiologically linked to the Veteran's active-duty service.

The appeal concerning the issue of service connection for a left shoulder disability was dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board remands the matter for a new VA examination to determine the etiology of the Veteran's subdural hematoma.

The case is remanded for additional development to determine the appellant's eligibility for a Certificate of Eligibility for a VA loan guaranty.

The appeals for service connection for a bilateral foot disorder and a bilateral eye disorder were dismissed due to procedural defects.

The Board remands the appeal for the AOJ to correct several pre-decisional duty-to-assist errors, including obtaining private psychiatric treatment records and SSA disability/SSI benefit records.

The appeal is remanded to provide the Veteran with notice of his right to a hearing on his claim for a higher rating for his service-connected right great toe foot injury.

The Board remands the appeal for a new VA examination to address the inadequacies of the previous examination report, particularly regarding the effects of medication on the Veteran's cervical spine disability.

The claim for accrued benefits was denied as there were no periodic monthly benefits due and unpaid at the time of the Veteran's death.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals remands the claim for eligibility in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) due to a pre-decisional duty to notify error and an inadequate medical decision.

The Board remands the claim for additional development, including providing proper notice under the VCAA and requesting private treatment records.