Other conditions decisions — 2025

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 inability to complete the application requirements.

The appeal is remanded for three reasons: (1) the file appears incomplete; (2) the notification is inadequate; and (3) the medical determination appears inadequate.

The Board grants a waiver of the $6,937.50 overpayment debt for the Veteran's use in the VET TEC program.

The reimbursement requested for non-emergency, non-VA medical services performed on March 1, 2021, was denied due to lack of VA authorization.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for recognition of his nephew, R., as a dependent child for VA dependency benefits because there was no evidence of adoption or guardianship that would qualify him under the law.

The appeal for entitlement to payment or reimbursement of beneficiary travel expenses is dismissed as there is no justiciable case or controversy.

The appeal seeking entitlement to beneficiary travel benefits associated with a medical appointment in Albuquerque, New Mexico has been approved and the case is dismissed.

The Board remands the matter to provide the Veteran due process by affording him and his representative with a predetermination hearing.

The Board granted service connection for athlete's foot, finding that the Veteran's condition had its onset during her period of ACDUTRA.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for eligibility for direct payment of attorney fees based on past-due benefits awarded to the Veteran pursuant to a July 2023 rating decision.

The Veteran was granted eligibility for assistance in acquiring specially adapted housing and special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance, but claims for a special home adaption grant and SMC by reason of being housebound were dismissed.

The Board granted a special apportionment of the Veteran's VA compensation benefits to the appellant, on behalf of herself and her minor child.

The appeal concerning entitlement to payment of the cost of non-VA medical services provided on September 20, 2021, is denied because such services were not authorized by VA.

The Board denied the Appellant's claim for Chapter 33 educational assistance benefits in excess of two months, as she had already exhausted her entitlement.

The Board remands the case to obtain a clarifying medical opinion regarding the loss of portions of the mandible and maxilla, as the previous addendum opinion was found inadequate.

The Board granted eligibility to attorney fees based on past-due benefits awarded in an August 26, 2013, RO decision.

The appeal concerning entitlement to payment or reimbursement for the cost of non-VA ambulance services provided on April 6, 2020, has been resolved administratively and is now moot.

The Board remands the case for an examination to determine if the Veteran's colon cancer residuals are related to his service-connected irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or caused by it.

The appeal for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical services was dismissed as the billing company did not have proper claimant status.

The appeal concerning entitlement to payment of the cost of non-VA medical services provided on July 30, 2021, is denied because such services were not authorized by VA.