Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board denied the claim for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) under 38 USC § 1151, as there was no evidence that the Veteran's death was related to or caused by VA treatment or examination.

The appeal seeking an apportionment of the Veteran's VA disability compensation benefits to the appellant was denied.

The Board remands the claim for a waiver of recovery of VA compensation benefits due to National Guard drill pay, as there were procedural issues related to the debt that require correction.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for educational assistance benefits under the MGIB-SR due to not meeting the service requirement.

The Board denied service connection for the Veteran's cause of death, which was metastatic hypopharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma.

The appeal regarding the Veteran's competency to handle VA funds is dismissed as she was found competent in an April 2024 rating decision.

The appeal for educational assistance benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill was dismissed as the full benefit sought had already been granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for VR&E benefits, finding that he did not have an employment handicap and was therefore not in need of rehabilitation.

The Veteran withdrew the appeal for increased disability compensation and individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.

The appeal for reinstatement of a HUD-VASH housing voucher was dismissed due to lack of jurisdiction.

The Board denied service connection for a prostate disorder and/or UTI disorder, finding no evidence of a current disability, in-service incurrence or aggravation, or a causal relationship between the Veteran's current condition and his military service.

The Veteran was granted special monthly compensation (SMC) for various conditions, including aid and attendance, loss of use of both feet, loss of use of both hands, and other related disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a bilateral foot condition was dismissed due to the untimely filing of the Board Appeal request.

The Veteran's request for waiver of the overpayment of Chapter 33 educational assistance benefits in the amount of $1,064.74 is granted.

The Board denied a compensable rating for the Veteran's service-connected dissecting cellulitis as there was no evidence of characteristic lesions involving at least 5 percent, but less than 20 percent, of the entire body affected; or at least 5 percent, but less than 20 percent, of exposed areas affected; or intermittent systemic therapy required for a total duration of less than 6 weeks over the past 12-month period.

The Board remands the apportionment claim for further evidentiary development, specifically requesting court documents and objective evidence of support payments.

The Board granted a 60 percent rating for polycythemia based on the Veteran undergoing phlebotomy 6 times within a 12-month period.

The Board remands the claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) to ensure compliance with VA's duty to assist by obtaining outstanding private treatment records and a completed VA Form 21-4192 from the Veteran's last employer.

The appeal seeking eligibility for attorney fees based on past-due benefits awarded in an April 2025 rating decision is dismissed.

The Board granted the Veteran's claim and reversed the withholding of VA disability compensation benefits for 60 training days in FY 2023.