Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board remands the claims for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance or housebound status due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for a higher rating for his unspecified neurocognitive disorder and for a TDIU prior to May 20, 2019.

The Board remands the claim for a supplemental medical opinion to address whether the Veteran's lower back pain was caused or aggravated by service, including her in-service pregnancy.

The Board denied payment for non-VA medical services provided on March 8, 2021, and March 11, 2021, as the services were not authorized by VA.

The appeal concerning entitlement to payment for non-VA medical services provided on June 5, 2020, has been resolved administratively and is now dismissed.

The veteran withdrew his appeals for increased ratings of right and left lower extremity sciatic radiculopathy.

The Veteran withdrew the appeal for an increased rating for tension headaches and TDIU, thus the appeal is dismissed.

The Board is remanding the issue of entitlement to a compensable disability rating for service-connected left-hand disability for an adequate VA medical examination and opinion.

The appeal was dismissed because the Veteran did not identify any specific decision or issue related to VA payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical expenses.

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

The Board remands the claim for a VA examination to address whether the Veteran's right big toe disability was caused by or aggravated by his service-connected right foot disability.

The veteran withdrew the appeal, and all issues currently on appeal are dismissed.

The Board remands the matter to obtain additional evidence regarding the Appellant's mental state at the time of his other than honorable discharge, specifically to determine if he was insane.

The Board dismissed the matter as there was no issue in controversy regarding the withholding of VA compensation benefits to recoup active duty pay.

The Board remands the issues of whether the character of the Appellant's discharge from service is a bar to entitlement to VA benefits and entitlement to compensation for a psychiatric disorder, as additional evidence needs to be obtained.

The appeal for reimbursement of non-VA treatment on April 13, 2021, was dismissed as the claim was administratively approved and paid.

The Board remands the Veteran's claims for service connection for a respiratory disability and thoracic spine disability to correct pre-decisional duty to assist errors.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for a HISA Grant in excess of $6800, as the maximum amount of $6800 is the lifetime benefit limit.

The appeal was denied because the non-emergency, non-VA medical services performed on December 26, 2021, were not authorized by VA.

The Board denied the Appellant's claim for recognition as the Veteran's surviving spouse for VA purposes, as they were divorced prior to his death.