Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board denied service connection for hypercholesterolemia, lymphomas, and blood clot(s) as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to the appellant's military service.

The appeal for entitlement to Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) benefits was dismissed due to a procedural defect, as there was already a pending review of the same issue at the time the appeal was filed.

The appeal for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical services provided on June 14, 2019 and from June 14 to June 16, 2019 was dismissed because the claimant, Benefit Recovery Specialists, is not a proper claimant that may file a VA Form 10182.

The Board granted an initial 20 percent disability rating for the Veteran's service-connected conjunctivitis with dry eye syndrome and punctate keratitis, resolving doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for myocardial infarction, as March 31, 2023, was determined to be the earliest possible effective date.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevented him from securing and following substantial gainful employment starting June 21, 2022.

The Board denied payment for non-VA medical services provided by Aegis Science Corporation on August 20, 2021, as the services were not authorized by VA.

The appeal was dismissed due to the untimely filing of the Board Appeal request.

Eligibility for the direct payment of fees based on past-due benefits awarded to the Veteran pursuant to a September 2023 rating decision is granted.

The Board denied payment for non-VA COVID-19 testing services provided by Aegis Science Corporation on August 15, 2021, as the services were not authorized by VA.

The veteran withdrew his appeal for an increased evaluation of left knee scars before the Board promulgated a decision.

The Veteran is granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) from September 11, 2017, and special monthly compensation (SMC) under 38 U.S.C. s 1114(s) from August 25, 2020.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for basic eligibility for educational assistance benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill due to insufficient qualifying active duty service after September 10, 2001.

The Board remands the claim for an accounting of the Veteran's use of VA educational assistance benefits and a readjudication under Rudisill.

The appeal for an increased rating for a bilateral foot disability was dismissed due to a procedural defect.

The appeal regarding the Veteran's declaration of incompetency was dismissed as it is now moot due to a new declaration of competency.

The appeal for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical services was dismissed due to Benefit Recovery not being a proper claimant.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for obesity as secondary to the service-connected major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder, finding that there is not a current disability.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for numbness in the fingers of both hands to correct an error in failing to provide notice of the Veteran's right to a pre-decisional hearing.

The veteran withdrew the appeal before it was decided.