Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Veteran's claim for payment of the cost of non-VA Covid-19 testing provided on December 17, 2020, is granted.

The Board dismissed the appeal for an earlier effective date for a TDIU rating and basic eligibility for DEA benefits due to lack of jurisdiction over the issue.

The Board granted service connection for stage IV mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) under the PACT Act, effective August 10, 2022.

The Board granted service connection for a right elbow disability, finding the evidence to be at least evenly balanced as to whether it is related to service.

The Board remands the issue of whether the Veteran's character of discharge from military service constitutes a bar to eligibility for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits, including nonservice-connected pension.

The appeal for retroactive payment of clothing allowances from 2012 to 2019 was dismissed due to no case or controversy and the lack of formal decisions addressing this contention.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for left foot pain due to insufficient evidence and a need for a VA medical examination.

The Board denied the veteran's appeal for a higher disability rating for hallux valgus in both feet, as the maximum schedular ratings have been assigned.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance or at the housebound rate due to duty to assist errors.

The appeal for reimbursement of non-VA ambulance services on February 19, 2021 is dismissed as the claim has already been approved and paid.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a respiratory condition, claimed as due to burn pit exposure, as there was no current disability.

The appeal concerning entitlement to payment for the cost of non-VA medical transportation services was dismissed due to the specific administrative dispute resolution process that does not allow for appellate review by the Board.

The Board remands the issue of eligibility for benefits under the VA PCAFC due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error by not obtaining an adequate medical opinion.

The Board remands the claims for TDIU and DEA benefits due to a duty to assist error in that Social Security Administration (SSA) records showing income attributed to the Veteran for 2023 have not been associated with her record.

The Board remands the matter to adjudicate whether the overpayment was properly created and, if valid, to address the Veteran's waiver request.

The appeal concerning entitlement to payment of the cost of non-VA medical services provided on August 13, 2021, is denied.

The Veteran withdrew the appeal, and there are no allegations of errors for appellate consideration.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for recognition as the Veteran's surviving spouse for purposes of dependency and indemnity compensation benefits due to lack of a valid marriage under North Carolina law.

The Board granted earlier effective dates of November 19, 2021 for the award of service connection and related benefits.

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 failure to meet the application requirements.