Other conditions decisions — 2025

The appeal seeking payment or reimbursement for non-VA medical services provided on March 11, 2021 was dismissed because the billing company that did not furnish the underlying services filed a VA Form 10182 and is not considered a proper claimant.

The Board granted the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to his service-connected disabilities, which include PTSD, hearing loss, and tinnitus.

The appeal concerning entitlement to payment of the cost of non-VA medical services provided on January 29, 2021, is denied as there was no VA authorization for such services.

The Board granted an effective date of April 14, 2009, for the award of a total rating for compensation purposes based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities and basic eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance under 38 U.S.C., Chapter 35.

The Veteran has been granted a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability (TDIU) due to his service-connected disabilities.

The appeal for attorney fees based on past-due benefits awarded from a June 2024 rating decision was withdrawn by the Veteran's former attorney representative.

The Board granted a 30 percent rating for the Veteran's left and right foot hallux valgus, but denied extensions of temporary total ratings based on convalescence following surgeries.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance/housebound, as there was no evidence that his service-connected PTSD required regular aid and attendance or that he was permanently housebound.

The appeal is remanded to obtain complete records from the Memphis Vet Center and address other issues related to SMC.

The appeal for reimbursement of the cost of medical services provided on March 22-25, 2021, has been resolved administratively and is now moot.

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

The Board denied the appellant's claim for nonservice-connected pension benefits due to a lack of qualifying active military service.

The appeal for a rating in excess of 30 percent for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been withdrawn by the Veteran.

The appeal for travel expenses incurred on July 16, 2024 was withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for chronic stress disorder to obtain a VA examination and medical opinion.

The Board remands the claim for a skin condition, to include dermatofibroma, due to an unsigned TERA Memorandum regarding in-service herbicide exposure.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for VR&E services, other than employment services, to include additional education in pursuit of a second master's degree.

The appeal for payment of non-VA medical services provided on March 19, 2021, was dismissed because the entity that filed the notice of disagreement is not a proper claimant.

The Board granted reimbursement for supplies under Chapter 31 for vocational rehabilitation that were listed in the October 24, 2019, request.

The issues of entitlement to an initial rating for ischemic heart disease and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability prior to December 10, 2013, were dismissed so that they may be addressed under the Legacy system.