Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board granted service connection for narcolepsy, finding it to be secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD.

The appeal for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance was dismissed as the Board's subsequent decision fully granted the issue, rendering the appeal moot.

The Board found that the overpayment of VA compensation benefits in the amount of $1,751.27 was due to sole administrative error by VA and not the Veteran's fault.

The appeal concerning the Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for hypertension has been withdrawn and dismissed.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for recognition of his mother as a dependent parent due to her monthly income exceeding $400 and being sufficient to provide for her reasonable maintenance.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1318 as he did not meet the criteria for entitlement to such benefits.

The appeal is dismissed as the issue of payment for non-VA dental services has been resolved in favor of the veteran.

The appeal was denied because the non-emergency, non-VA medical services performed on January 4, 2022, were not authorized by VA.

The appeal concerning entitlement to payment of the cost of non-VA medical services provided on August 7, 2020, has been resolved administratively and is now moot.

The termination of the spousal apportionment from the Veteran to the Appellant, effective from March 1, 2021, was upheld as proper.

The appeal concerning entitlement to payment for non-VA dental services provided on August 10, 2021, has been resolved administratively and is now moot.

The Board remands the claim for further development and readjudication to ensure all necessary evidence is of record.

The Board granted eligibility to the direct payment of attorney fees based on past due benefits awarded in a September 2020 rating decision granting an earlier effective date for service connection of a right hip disorder.

The appeal was denied because the Appellant did not elect a beginning date for her Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits within 60 days of receiving notice, resulting in the December 5, 2022, effective date.

The Board remands the claim for service connection of urinary incontinence to obtain an addendum opinion addressing whether the Veteran's PTSD aggravates his urinary incontinence.

The Veteran's appeal of attorney J.B.'s eligibility to the direct payment of fees from past due benefits was dismissed as he withdrew his appeal in writing.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings, finding that her service-connected conditions did not warrant a compensable evaluation.

The Board remands the claim for reimbursement of beneficiary travel to ensure an adequate notice of decision and associated medical records are provided.

The Board dismissed the appeal for service connection for a respiratory disorder manifested by shortness of breath based on new and relevant evidence, as there was no adjudicative decision from which to file a Notice of Disagreement.

The appeal for entitlement to individual unemployability (TDIU) has been withdrawn and dismissed by the Veteran.