Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board granted an earlier effective date of March 22, 2015 for the grant of special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance.

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

The Veteran's basic eligibility for VA home loan guaranty benefits, including a Certificate of Eligibility, is granted based on her six years of credible service in the Army National Guard.

The Veteran was granted a rating of 60 percent, but no higher, for laryngeal cancer residuals from October 2, 2023.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for waiver of recovery of an overpayment of educational assistance benefits under Chapter 33, finding that recovery would not be against principles of equity and good conscience.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical services provided by Kyle Raycraft, and remanded the claim for War Memorial Hospital due to insufficient evidence regarding the remaining balance owed.

The Board granted service connection for a brain tumor, finding that the Veteran's diagnosed glioblastoma is related to his active duty service exposure to radar emissions.

The Board granted service connection for congestive heart failure and multiple system atrophy/cerebral ataxia, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board denied entitlement to a rating in excess of 30 percent for insomnia disorder with comorbid - colon cancer, persistent prior to March 16, 2024, and from March 16, 2024, as the evidence did not show occupational and social impairment warranting higher ratings.

The Board granted the appeal for an apportionment of the Veteran's VA compensation benefits to the appellant, on behalf of minor children L.T.J. and L.S.J., due to the Veteran not reasonably discharging his responsibility for their support.

The Board remands the claims for service connection and increased ratings due to outstanding private medical records that may support the Veteran's claims.

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

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

The appeal for reinstatement of the Veteran's dependents to his disability compensation benefits is dismissed as the relief sought has already been granted.

The Board remands the Veteran's claim for service connection for breast cancer to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error related to toxic exposures during service.

The appeal is remanded to the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) for proper adjudication under 38 U.S.C. § 1725 and provision of appropriate notice.

The appeal of the proposed reduction in PTSD rating was dismissed as there was no final determination to appeal.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for payment of unauthorized non-VA medical treatment provided by Golden Estates Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center and ApexMed, PLLC.

The appeal was dismissed as the appellant, J., is not authorized to appeal the decision regarding her and her stepchild's recognition as dependents for additional compensation.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a gastrointestinal disability claimed as nausea and vomiting, finding that her symptoms are associated with her service-connected post-traumatic headaches.