Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the award of a 70 percent rating for a psychiatric disability, TDIU, and Dependents' Educational Assistance.

The case is remanded for further adjudication of the Veteran's claim for an effective date earlier than June 25, 2019 for the award of a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The appeal for eligibility to enroll into the PCAFC was denied as a matter of law due to the death of the Veteran and the inability to complete the application requirements.

The appeal for an earlier effective date for service connection for shin splints of both legs on the basis of clear and unmistakable error (CUE) was withdrawn by the Veteran's representative, leading to the dismissal of the appeal.

The Board remands the matter to conduct a paid and due audit of the Veteran's VA account, provide him with a Financial Status Report (FSR), and forward his claims file to the Committee on Waivers and Compromises for adjudication.

The Board remands the issue of an effective date prior to October 14, 2014, for a TDIU due to service-connected disabilities for additional development and consideration.

The Board remands the claim for special monthly compensation based on housebound status due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The appeal was dismissed because the Veteran's Notice of Disagreement was not timely filed.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for the removal of his left testicle, residuals of testicular cancer, and dismissed the appeal for special monthly compensation based on anatomical loss of a creative organ.

The appeal for apportionment of the Veteran's VA benefits award to the appellant on behalf of her son N.S. was dismissed due to no final decision having been made by the RO.

The appeal for payment of non-VA dental services provided on February 17, 2020, has been resolved administratively and is now moot.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date prior to August 17, 2022, for the award of TDIU.

The Board denied service connection for diverticulitis, finding that the evidence does not support a link between the condition and the Veteran's active service or any service-connected disability.

The Board granted the Veteran's claim for a clothing allowance for 2021 due to the use of his back brace.

The appeal is remanded to determine if the ambulance service expenses can be reimbursed under 38 U.S.C. § 1725 and related regulations.

The appeal concerning the termination of the temporary total evaluation for the veteran's right foot condition was dismissed due to a withdrawal request.

The appeal for reimbursement of ambulance transportation to a non-VA facility on November 14, 2020, has been dismissed as the issue was resolved in full by the Veterans Health Administration.

The Board denied service connection for right and left hip pain as there is no evidence of an in-service injury or event related to the hips, and no evidence linking the current conditions to service.

The Veteran is granted a total disability evaluation based on individual unemployability due to service-connected coronary artery disease status post myocardial infarction and stenting, effective from July 23, 2019.

The Board remands the claim for additional evidence and verification of the Veteran's active-duty service periods to determine if they qualify for Chapter 33 educational assistance benefits.