Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation, and he is granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The appeal concerning entitlement to payment of the cost of non-VA medical services provided on September 14, 2021, was denied because such services were not authorized by VA.

The appeal concerning entitlement to payment of the cost of non-VA medical services provided on August 22, 2021, is denied.

The Veteran's claim for reimbursement of travel expenses for a dental care appointment on January 22, 2025, is granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for service-connected chronic myeloid leukemia, finding that the evidence did not support a compensable rating under the applicable diagnostic code.

The appeal concerning entitlement to payment of the cost of non-VA medical services provided on July 28, 2021, is denied.

The appeal of the denial of payment or reimbursement for non-emergency, non-VA medical services performed on September 23, 2021, was denied due to lack of VA authorization.

The Board remands the matter for the AOJ to provide complete notice of the decision as required by 38 U.S.C. § 5104 and 38 U.S.C. § 1720G(a)(12), including identification of whether or not the claim meets the criteria under 38 U.S.C. § 1720G and 38 C.F.R. § 71.15-71.25.

The appeal concerning entitlement to payment of the cost of non-VA medical services provided on February 1, 2021, is denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a clothing allowance for calendar year 2020 for knee braces as there was no evidence that the braces caused wear and tear to her clothing.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his back and bilateral pes planus conditions, have prevented him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation since August 22, 2019.

The appeal for basic eligibility for VA home loan guaranty benefits is dismissed as the benefit sought has been granted in full.

The appeal for service connection for a back injury was dismissed due to the untimely filing of the Board Appeal request.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance, finding that the evidence did not support a need for regular aid and attendance due to her service-connected disabilities.

The Board remands the claim for beneficiary travel expenses related to an episode of care on January 2, 2023, due to unaddressed procedural errors.

The Board remands the claims for further development and readjudication due to outstanding evidence, including VA and private treatment records.

The Board remands the case to provide proper notice and a new medical opinion regarding eligibility for PCAFC benefits.

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

The Board remands the case to obtain a medical opinion and properly consider the Veteran's eligibility for PCAFC benefits.

The appeal regarding the failure to adjudicate the Veteran's request for waiver of recovery of overpayment of educational assistance benefits was dismissed as there was no case or controversy over which the Board could exercise jurisdiction.