Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board granted the Veteran's appeal for a later effective date of April 28, 2022, for the removal of her dependent.

The appeal regarding the payment for home health care services furnished by the appellant on April 6, 2020, was dismissed due to the statutory and contractual authority governing Veterans Care Agreements.

The appeal for reimbursement of non-VA medical services was dismissed due to lack of a filed claim.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an earlier effective date and a higher initial rating for supraventricular arrhythmia with cardiac ablation and secondary implanted loop recorder, finding that the evidence did not support entitlement to these benefits.

The appeal for payment of non-VA treatment expenses is dismissed as the claim was administratively approved and paid.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for colon cancer and residuals thereof to correct pre-decisional duty to assist errors, including an inadequate VA medical opinion.

The effective date of May 3, 1995, and no earlier, for the award of a total rating for compensation purposes based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU) is granted.

The appeal concerning the contractual payment rate for the cost of medical services furnished by the appellant from December 2, 2019, to April 26, 2021, was dismissed due to the specific administrative dispute resolution process that does not allow for appellate review by the Board.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the award of pension benefits is granted to this extent, as evidence submitted in September 2024 was timely to VA's December 2022 request for additional evidence.

The Board denied entitlement to apportionment of the Veteran's VA compensation benefits for the period beginning July 14, 2022, due to the Veteran and Appellant being divorced.

The Board granted service connection for muscle pain of the back, finding that the Veteran's back pain began during service and has continued since.

The Veteran's request for a waiver of recovery of overpayment of VA compensation benefits was timely filed and granted.

The character of the appellant's discharge from service constitutes a bar to the receipt of VA compensation benefits, and both claims for service connection were denied.

The Board granted service connection for fatty liver disease, as it is related to the Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board granted an effective date of August 3, 2023, for the award of service connection for trauma and stressor related disorder.

The Board remands the service connection claim for a left eye disability to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The appeal for a higher rating for the right knee condition was withdrawn by the Veteran and is therefore dismissed.

The appeal regarding the validity of a February 7, 2024 VA Form 10182 is dismissed as it pertains to an unappealable decision and there are no remaining allegations for appellate consideration.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board grants entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran's claims for specially adapted housing and a special home adaptation grant are remanded for a VA examination to determine if his service-connected disabilities meet the criteria.