Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board denied the motion for revision based on clear and unmistakable error of the January 10, 2019, Rating Decision.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the award of service connection for right lower extremity varicose veins, finding that June 13, 2023 is the earliest possible effective date.

The Board granted payment or reimbursement of Beneficiary Travel, special mode for February 13, 2025, and March 27, 2025, but dismissed claims for non-VA care provided on September 6, 2024, and September 18, 2024.

The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation at the 38 U.S.C. 1114(l) rate due to a factual need for regular aid and attendance.

The appeal for payment of the cost of non-VA medical services provided by OhioHealth on January 30, 2023, was dismissed due to lack of jurisdiction.

The Board denied service connection for an IGG4-related disease and/or idiopathic hypertrophic pachymeningitis (IHP) as the evidence did not show a causal relationship between these conditions and the Veteran's military service, including any toxic exposures.

The Board remands the claim for a new medical determination to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Board remands the matter for further development, as no decision of the AOJ regarding the claim is on record.

The appeal seeking entitlement to a TDIU has been withdrawn from the legacy appeal system.

The appeal was denied because the appellant did not submit a timely application for SRH insurance prior to the Veteran's death.

The Board granted service connection for left ureter stricture with stint placement and removal, and voiding dysfunction status post left ureter stricture with stint placement and removal as secondary to the service-connected disability of left ureter stricture with stint placement and removal.

The Board granted service connection for the Veteran's stomach disorder, finding that it was aggravated by military service.

The Board granted service connection for progressive supranuclear palsy, finding a link to toxic chemical exposure during the Veteran's military service.

The Board granted eligibility for the direct payment of attorney fees based on past-due benefits awarded in the April 2024 rating decision.

The appeal regarding the appellant's competency to handle VA funds is dismissed as she is considered competent.

The Board found that the request for a waiver of recovery of an overpayment was timely and granted it to this extent only. The claim regarding the validity of the debt is remanded for further development.

The appeal for service connection for bilateral hearing loss was dismissed due to a claims processing error.

The Board denied eligibility for agent fees based on COLA performed in April 2024, as the release of $5,482.10 to the Veteran was not considered a 'past-due benefit' subject to agent fees.

The Board granted an effective date of December 1, 2023, for the award of Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) under 38 U.S.C. 1318(b).

The appeal to recoup $16,081.20 in separation pay from the Veteran's VA compensation benefits was properly denied.