Other conditions decisions — 2025

The veteran withdrew his appeals for an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, diagnosed as insomnia NOS, on a direct basis.

The appellant's basic eligibility for VA loan guaranty benefits, including a Certificate of Eligibility, is granted based on his service in the Selected Reserve.

The appeal seeking entitlement to service connection for disorders of the left femur and prostate was dismissed as there is no final agency decision on appeal.

The Board denied service connection for Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma as the evidence did not show a relationship between the condition and the Veteran's active service, including exposure to fuel and chemicals.

The appeal for service connection for lymphedema was withdrawn by the Veteran, and the Board has no jurisdiction to review it.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for Dependency and Indemity (DIC) benefits, survivors' pension, and accrued benefits as she is not eligible due to her status as a surviving niece.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of July 2, 2021, for the award of a TDIU.

The appeal for a waiver of the debt of copayments for prescriptions from April 6, 2020 to September 30, 2021 is dismissed as the issue has been resolved by a change in the law and subsequent administrative action.

The Board denied the claim for accrued benefits as the Veteran did not have any pending claims at the time of his death, and the request for substitution was filed more than a year after his death.

The appeal concerning the payment of non-VA medical services has been resolved administratively, and the issue is now moot.

The Board granted eligibility for attorney fees based on past-due benefits awarded in a November 2020 rating decision.

The Board granted an effective date of November 1, 2022, for the grant of entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board remands the claim for eligibility to enroll in the PCAFC due to inadequate notice of the basis for denial, requiring a medical opinion and proper notification.

The appeal for a rating in excess of 70 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder was dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death before the Board issued its decision.

The Board dismissed all appeals for entitlement to payment or reimbursement of beneficiary travel expenses due to untimely filings and lack of a decision on the merits.

The appeal for waiver of recovery of an overpayment in the amount of $61,536.30 under evidence docket 220326-232447 is dismissed as there are no errors of fact or law for appellate consideration.

The appeal for benefits under VA's Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) is dismissed due to the extension of eligibility for legacy PCAFC participants.

The Board remands the case to ensure proper notice of the May 2021 decisional letter is provided to the appellant.