Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board remands the claim for service connection for urinary incontinence, also claimed as urinary tract infections, to obtain an addendum opinion addressing the etiology of the Veteran's condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for a clothing allowance in calendar year 2020 due to the use of a left knee brace, as it was not prescribed for a service-connected disability and did not cause wear and tear on his outer garments.

The issue of entitlement to a TDIU is dismissed as moot because the Veteran has already been awarded a 100 percent initial disability rating for prostate cancer and special monthly compensation (SMC) under the provisions of 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s)(1).

The appeal was withdrawn by the appellant, and therefore, it is dismissed.

The Board remands the matter to obtain an opinion from an appropriate examiner concerning whether it is in the best interest of the Veteran to participate in the PCAFC program.

The Veteran's claims for special monthly compensation based on bedridden status or the need for regular aid and attendance, as well as entitlement to SMC by reason of being permanently housebound, were denied due to insufficient evidence showing that he meets the criteria for such benefits.

The veteran withdrew his appeal before the Board made a decision.

The Board remands the matter of the propriety of the appointment of a fiduciary to manage the disbursement of, and the proper management of, the Veteran's VA benefits for further action.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) for further development, as the agency of original jurisdiction has not substantially complied with prior remand directives.

The Board denied the claim for payment or reimbursement of medical expenses provided on February 13 to February 15, 2005, at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center due to untimeliness.

The Veteran's application for a nonservice-connected pension was denied because she did not meet the service requirements and has no service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied increased ratings for the Veteran's right and left hip disabilities, except for a 20 percent rating granted since August 5, 2015, for the left hip disability with limitation of flexion.

The veteran withdrew his appeals regarding the TDIU and reduction of his panic disorder rating before the Board could make a decision.

The Board granted eligibility to attorney fees based on past-due benefits awarded in a November 2023 rating decision, finding that the Veteran's existing debt did not negate the attorney's right to receive a fee for representation services provided.

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

The appeal for educational assistance benefits under Chapter 1606 was dismissed as the issue is now moot due to the Veteran's eligibility being granted.

The Board remands the case to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error, specifically to verify exposure to hazardous chemicals or water during service and obtain complete service treatment records.

The Board granted an effective date of May 24, 2017, for the award of service connection for a movement disorder, diagnosed as BFS and manifested as essential tremor and tardive dyskinesia or other neuroleptic-induced syndromes.

The Veteran's claim for reimbursement of beneficiary travel expenses incurred on February 9, 2022, is granted.

The appeal for waiver of overpayment of nonservice-connected pension benefits was denied as untimely.