Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board remands the matter for a new VA examination to reassess the severity of the Veteran's service-connected right hip trochanteric pain syndrome.

The appeal is dismissed as the September 2024 grants have made it moot.

The appeal for service connection for a heart disorder was withdrawn by the Veteran before the Board made a decision.

The Board denied the appeal to establish that a timely substantive appeal was received by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) when the Veteran filed a June 2020 VA Form 9, due to it being untimely.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of September 13, 2021, for the grant of special monthly compensation (SMC) based upon the need for aid and attendance.

The appeal regarding the overpayment of VA compensation benefits was denied as the Veteran was not entitled to continue receiving additional benefits for his ex-spouse after their divorce in August 2016.

The Board remands the claim for further development to obtain evidence supporting the Veteran's request for an extension of time to use his Chapter 33 benefits due to COVID-19.

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

The appeal concerning entitlement to payment for the cost of non-VA medical care provided from July 22, 2019 to July 25, 2019 is dismissed as the issue has been resolved in full by administrative action.

The appeal of the proposed reduction of benefits due to the removal of a prior dependent spouse and an inability to add the current spouse as a dependent is dismissed.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date for adding his adopted son as a dependent on his VA disability compensation.

The Board remands the matter to clarify whether the Veteran received VA or non-VA care on May 11, 2024, and determine the correct copayment amount based on his income status for that year.

The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for Somatic Symptom Disorder (SSD) with predominant pain prior to April 14, 2020, as the Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a higher initial disability rating for motor dysfunction affecting the right arm, finding that the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 20 percent.

The appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) has been withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Board granted entitlement to payment or reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses incurred on May 7, 2020.

The Board remands the matter to address an overpayment debt of $24,594.21 related to a spouse's dependency status.

The Board remands the claim for further development, including TERA exposure findings and a medical nexus opinion.

The appeal was withdrawn by the Veteran's authorized representative, and the Board has no jurisdiction to review it.

The Board remands the claims for eligibility under the VA Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) based on May 2021 and July 2019 applications due to inadequate medical opinions.