Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board granted entitlement to payment or reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses incurred on August 8, 2018 due to the Veteran's emergency condition and the unfeasibility of obtaining treatment from a VA facility.

The appeal for service connection for the cause of death has been withdrawn by the appellant.

The appellant, the Veteran's adult son, is recognized as a substitute claimant to complete pending claims and be reimbursed for the Veteran's last sickness and burial expenses.

The Board remands the matters for further development, including obtaining adequate medical examinations to determine the Veteran's current level of disability and whether there is loss of use of both feet or legs.

The appeal for an earlier effective date for a TDIU award prior to March 14, 2023 is dismissed due to the Veteran not filing any appeal or new evidence within one year of the October 2019 rating decision.

The Board denied the Veteran's waiver claim for recoupment of an overpayment debt, finding that he acted with scienter and knowingly concealed his Social Security Administration benefits from VA.

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

The Board remands the claim for a medical opinion to determine if the Veteran is in need of personal care services due to an inability to perform activities of daily living or a need for supervision or protection.

The Veteran is eligible for the direct payment of attorney fees based on past-due benefits awarded from a March 2024 rating decision that assigned a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board remands the Veteran's claim for VR&E benefits to the AOJ for correction of a pre-decisional error, specifically regarding an inadequate evaluation by the VRC.

The Board remands the claims for service connection of a dental disability for purposes of VA compensation and treatment due to an inadequate VA examination.

The Board granted challenges to the propriety of the creation of an overpayment and dismissed the claim for a waiver of the recoupment. The case was remanded for additional evidence.

The Board remands the claims for annual clothing allowances for 2024 related to a scooter, shoes, bilateral knee braces, back brace, and cream due to missing records.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeal regarding the payment of special monthly compensation (SMC) based on housebound criteria and the 100 percent disability rating for his service-connected status post total left knee replacement, as the notice of disagreement did not properly identify a specific issue.

The Board granted service connection for atrial fibrillation with pacemaker implant as secondary to hypertension.

The Board denied an initial compensable disability rating for fatty infiltration of the liver as there was no evidence of any liver symptomatology other than elevated liver enzymes.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection for a left hand condition, and the Board has no jurisdiction to review this matter.

The Board remands the matter to ensure all relevant documentation is associated with the claims file and that the Veteran receives proper notice of the decision regarding his claim for beneficiary travel benefits.

The appeal for reimbursement of medical expenses incurred during non-VA medical services provided by Marion County Ambulance on November 26, 2017, is dismissed as there is no justiciable case or controversy.

The appeal for restoration of the 30 percent rating for right foot pes planus was dismissed as the Veteran was granted a full 50 percent rating.