Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board granted service connection for urinary frequency as secondary to diabetes mellitus, type II (DMII), but remanded the issue of service connection for vertigo.

The Board granted eligibility for the payment of attorney fees based on past-due benefits awarded in a February 2023 Rating Decision, but remanded the issue to determine the reasonableness of the fee.

The appeal was dismissed due to lack of standing and as moot.

The appeal for an apportionment of the Veteran's monthly VA disability compensation benefits on behalf of the Veteran's minor biological child was dismissed due to noncompliance with VA's mandatory claims processing rules.

The termination of the Veteran's VA pension effective November 1, 2016 was found to be improper and is being restored.

The Board remands the claim for a pre-decisional duty to assist error based on the rule announced in Veteran Warriors, and to clarify the reasons and bases of the decision.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for right elbow flexion and supination/pronation, as there was no evidence that a higher rating was warranted within one year prior to the claim being received.

The Board remands the case to prepare a paid and due audit of the Veteran's VA compensation account from February 2017 through October 2024, with the goal of adjudicating the validity of an overpayment debt.

The appeal concerning entitlement to payment of the cost of non-VA medical services provided on August 5, 2021, is denied.

The appeal concerning entitlement to payment of the cost of non-VA medical services provided on December 26, 2021, is denied.

The appeal was denied because the non-emergency, non-VA medical services performed on August 22, 2021, were not authorized by VA.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for obesity, as it is not a disability subject to service connection under VA regulations.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including knee and psychiatric conditions, prevent him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The Board remands the claim for a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability (TDIU) to provide the Veteran with notice of his right to a hearing and to request updated employment information.

The Board remands the claim for accrued benefits to adjudicate it on the merits, as there is evidence that the Veteran had claims pending at the time of his death.

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a gastrointestinal disability, including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and gastric ulcer, as there was no evidence of an in-service event or disease that could be linked to his current conditions.

The appeal seeking additional compensation based on recognition of E. as the Veteran's dependent spouse is dismissed as moot.

The Veteran is granted a temporary total evaluation under the provisions of 38 C.F.R. § 4.30 based on the need for convalescence following an April 22, 2021 right knee surgery.

The Board denied service connection for residuals of left foot injury (Charcot) and remanded the claim for further development regarding entitlement to compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for residuals of right foot injury (Charcot).