Other conditions decisions — 2025

The June 11, 2021, VA Form 9 was timely filed and the appeal is granted.

The Board granted service connection for other trauma and stressor related disorder, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

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

The appeal of entitlement to an extension of the delimiting date beyond January 11, 2022, for educational assistance benefits under Chapter 33 is dismissed due to a claims processing rules defect.

The appeal concerning entitlement to payment of the cost of non-VA medical services provided on August 3, 2021, is denied.

The Board granted a partial waiver of recovery in the amount of $591.00 and denied a waiver of recovery in the amount of $2,173.00 for an overpayment of VA compensation benefits.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for flatfoot right and left, as there was no evidence of a current disability.

The appeal for additional attorney fees was withdrawn by the appellant, and thus, it is dismissed.

The appeal concerning entitlement to payment of the cost of non-VA medical services provided on September 14, 2021, is denied.

The appeal concerning the withholding of VA compensation benefits to recoup separation pay is dismissed due to a concurrent election of review options.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of April 1, 2020, for the award of a total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) and basic eligibility to Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA).

The Veteran's claim for a total disability due to individual unemployability (TDIU) is granted.

The Board granted earlier effective dates of February 18, 2011, for the award of a total disability evaluation based on individual unemployability (TDIU) and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA).

The Board denied service connection for ingrown toenails with onychomycosis as the evidence did not support a finding that the condition was related to the Veteran's service.

The Board remands the claim for payment or reimbursement of medical prescription expenses due to an incomplete record and a need to secure additional evidence.

The Board remands the issue of eligibility for benefits under the PCAFC due to an inadequate medical opinion and a need for additional evidence.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of November 5, 2009, for the award of special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance.

The appeal regarding the proposed reduction in disability rating and discontinuation of special monthly compensation was dismissed as it was filed prematurely.

The Board remands the claim for further development and adjudication of the June 2020 PCAFC application.

The Veteran's service connection claim for fatigue disability was granted, and effective dates of June 5, 2022, were assigned for the awards of service connection for thrombocytopenia and aplastic blood anemia disorder.