Other conditions decisions — 2025

The appeal concerning entitlement to payment of the cost of non-VA medical services provided on August 6, 2021, is denied.

The Board denied service connection for chronic shortness of breath with pulmonary nodules as the evidence did not show that it had its onset during service or was related to an in-service event, injury, or disease.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims regarding the propriety of an overpayment and a waiver of recoupment, finding that the debt was properly created due to the Veteran's failure to report his actual Social Security benefits.

The appeal for reimbursement of medical expenses incurred during non-Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical services provided by Orange TWP Fire Department, on November 14, 2020, is dismissed as there is no justiciable case or controversy.

The Board granted a 10 percent rating for the Veteran's essential tremors, finding that they are moderate and impact his ability to work and perform certain daily tasks.

The Board remands the claim for a duty to assist error, specifically regarding the consideration of a VA Form 22-10201 in the adjudication of the Veteran's VRRAP payment.

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death before a decision could be made.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a clothing allowance in calendar year 2020 due to her left knee brace, as there was insufficient evidence that the brace caused wear and tear on her clothing.

The appeal regarding the overpayment of benefits due to the removal of the Veteran's spouse from his VA compensation award is dismissed as moot because a waiver for the full amount has been granted.

The Veteran withdrew the appeal, and the Board has no jurisdiction to review the appeal.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for respiratory conditions, removal of right lung residuals, and pneumonia residuals due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance, as the evidence did not show that he was permanently bedridden or so helpless as to require such assistance.

The appeal regarding eligibility to attorney fees based on past due benefits was dismissed as the Appellant withdrew it, stating that the erroneously withheld attorney fees were released.

The veteran withdrew his appeal for increased ratings of his service-connected right shoulder disability and scars.

The appeal regarding the propriety of the award of attorney fees based on past-due benefits awarded to the Veteran in an August 2024 rating decision has been withdrawn by the appellant.

The Board denied the veteran's appeal for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent disabling for left foot hallux valgus, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating.

The Board remands the matter to reconstruct the record and associate with the claims file all relevant clothing allowance records.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for right and left foot deformity as they need further development, specifically an addendum opinion addressing whether the Veteran's foot disability has been aggravated by his service-connected bilateral knee pain.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for service connection for adjustment disorder and TDIU, finding no evidence supporting a date prior to September 27, 2019.

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