Other conditions decisions — 2025

The appeal concerning entitlement to payment of the cost of non-VA medical services provided on January 9, 2020, is dismissed as the matter is moot.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for apportionment of the Veteran's VA compensation benefits as she was no longer a legal dependent on the Veteran's compensation award after their divorce.

The appeal for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical services was dismissed because the billing company that filed the request is not a proper claimant.

The appeal for revision of the March 2021 rating decision that found clear and unmistakable error (CUE) in the assignment of separate evaluations was withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Board dismissed the appeals for a compensable rating for vertigo and hearing loss due to an impermissible concurrent election, while remanding the claim for service connection for a back condition.

The appeal was withdrawn by the Veteran, and the Board has no jurisdiction to review it.

The appeal for eligibility of PCAFC benefits was denied due to the death of the Veteran, making it unachievable as both the Veteran and the Primary Family Caregiver applicant are precluded from completing and complying with all applicable requirements of the program.

The appeal concerning entitlement to payment of the cost of non-VA medical services provided on February 19, 2021, is denied.

The Veteran is entitled to a total disability rating based on unemployability (TDIU) from July 27, 2014 through May 8, 2015 on an extraschedular basis and from May 9, 2015 through February 24, 2019 on a schedular basis.

The appeal for benefits under the Home Improvements and Structural Alterations (HISA) program has been dismissed by the Veteran.

The appeal concerning entitlement to payment of the cost of non-VA medical services provided on August 17, 2021, is denied because such services were not authorized by VA.

The Board denied additional attorney fees as the appellant had already received 20 percent of the total award of past-due benefits granted in the November 2023 rating decision.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for education benefits under Chapter 30 for an apprenticeship program with the ABC from June 2000 to October 2004 due to a lack of eligibility based on the date of his honorable service and the timing of his application.

The Board remands the claims for further development, specifically to obtain any outstanding treatment records for the Veteran's colon cancer treatment.

The Board remands the claims for compensation under provisions of 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for balance, right ear, speech, and respiratory disabilities due to a duty to assist error.

The Board denied an initial rating greater than 10 percent for heart palpitations as the Veteran's symptomatology did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board denied ratings in excess of 20 percent for left and right lower extremity varicose veins, as the evidence did not support a higher rating under the applicable criteria.

The Board granted service connection for a disorder manifested by fatigue, due to an undiagnosed illness, under the provisions of the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022 (PACT Act).

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability (TDIU) as his service-connected disabilities did not preclude him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board dismissed the appeal for an audit of benefits as there was no question of law or fact before them.