Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board granted service connection for the Veteran's back disability, finding that it began during active service.

The Board remands the claim for a determination of the valid amount of the debt and to provide the Veteran with proper notification.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an allowance for an automobile or other conveyance and adaptive equipment due to his service-connected disabilities not meeting the eligibility criteria.

The Board granted service connection for primary lateral sclerosis (PLS), as a variant of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), based on the presumption that it developed after separation from service.

The appeal for apportionment was denied as it was not timely filed.

The appeal concerning entitlement to payment of the cost of non-VA emergency medical care services provided on March 20, 2020, was dismissed due to the specific administrative dispute resolution process that does not allow for appellate review by the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

The Board remands the claim for VA educational assistance benefits under Chapter 1606 due to a duty to assist error in obtaining relevant records.

The Veteran withdrew the appeal concerning the reduction of right knee limitation of extension, and the Board has no jurisdiction to review this matter.

The appeal regarding the overpayment of $2,825 for recurring clothing allowances from 2007 to 2011 is dismissed as it was a duplicate appeal.

The appeal concerning entitlement to payment of the cost of non-VA medical services provided on October 30, 2021, is denied.

The appeal regarding the proposed reduction in the evaluation of PTSD was dismissed as there is no specific determination to take exception to.

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death while it was pending before the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

The Board granted service connection for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) as secondary to obesity caused by the Veteran's service-connected asthma.

The appeal concerning the issue of CUE in the December 2008 rating decision is dismissed.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for eligibility to Dependents' Educational Assistance benefits under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 35.

The overpayment of compensation benefits in the amount of $351.91 was validly created due to the Veteran receiving both VA compensation and active service drill pay for the same period.

The Board remands the claim for an annual clothing allowance as there is missing documentation in the claims file.

The appeal for eligibility of PCAFC benefits must be denied as a matter of law due to the death of the Veteran, which precludes initial eligibility.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular and special aid and attendance due to a lack of evidence showing that his service-connected disabilities required such assistance.

The Veteran's appeal for reimbursement of prescription medication related to non-VA emergency treatment on December 29, 2023, was granted.