Other conditions decisions — 2025

The appeal was dismissed due to the death of the Appellant during its pendency.

The appeal for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical expenses was dismissed as the process for billing such services is governed by statutory and contractual authority that does not allow for Board review.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, specifically esophageal cancer, as it was not related to his service or exposure at Camp Lejeune.

The appeal concerning entitlement to payment of the cost of non-VA medical services provided on August 12, 2021, is denied.

The appeal concerning entitlement to payment of the cost of non-VA medical services provided on August 11, 2021, is denied.

The appeal for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical expenses was dismissed as the process for billing such services is governed by statutory and contractual authority that does not allow for Board review.

The appeal concerning entitlement to payment of the cost of non-VA medical services provided on May 23, 2021, is denied.

The Board remands the claim for a pre-decisional duty to assist error based on the precedential rule announced in Veteran Warriors, and instructs the Agency of Original Jurisdiction to process and adjudicate the PCAFC eligibility according to the correct statutory criteria.

The appeal concerning entitlement to payment of the cost of non-VA medical services provided on February 11, 2021, is denied.

The appeal concerning entitlement to payment of the cost of non-VA medical services provided on August 19, 2021, is denied.

The Veteran is denied eligibility for specially adapted housing, a special home adaptation grant, and financial assistance in acquiring an automobile or other conveyance with adaptive equipment.

The appeal concerning entitlement to payment of the cost of non-VA medical services provided on February 7, 2021, is denied.

The appeal concerning entitlement to payment of the cost of non-VA medical services provided on January 15, 2021, is denied.

The appeal seeking an apportionment of the Veteran's VA disability compensation to the appellant, on behalf of minor children J.M., G.M., E.M., is remanded for further development and readjudication.

The appeal concerning entitlement to payment of the cost of non-VA medical services provided on January 15, 2021, is denied.

The Appellant's discharge was upgraded to a general discharge under honorable conditions, allowing them to receive VA benefits.

The Board remands the Veteran's appeal for additional evidence regarding his clothing allowance claims for calendar year 2019.

The Veteran's delimiting date for Chapter 33 education benefits was extended beyond August 1, 2017, due to his detention and removal from the United States by the Department of Homeland Security.

The appeal was withdrawn by the appellant before a decision was promulgated.

The appellant is granted retroactive payment of Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 35 from March 2011, the date of his 18th birthday.