Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Veteran's request for a waiver of recovery of an overpayment of VA compensation benefits was timely filed and granted.

The appeal for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical services on December 16, 2020, was dismissed because a proper claimant did not file the necessary form.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance, as there was insufficient evidence to establish that his service-connected disabilities rendered him so helpless as to require such assistance.

The appeal for an earlier effective date than March 23, 2022, for the award of a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) has been withdrawn.

The appeal for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical services was dismissed due to the improper filing by a billing company.

The Board dismissed the appeal for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical expenses incurred on June 28, 2019, under the VCCP due to lack of jurisdiction.

The appeal for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical services was dismissed due to the improper filing by a billing company.

The Board granted eligibility for the direct payment of attorney fees to the appellant based on the full amount of past due benefits awarded in a January 2024 rating decision granting a higher PTSD rating.

The Board granted the waiver of recovery for debts totaling $31,646.70 but denied the waiver for other debts.

The Veteran has withdrawn the appeal for entitlement to a total disability rating for compensation based upon individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU).

The Board remands the issues of entitlement to increased ratings for left knee conditions due to a need for additional development and medical opinions.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for educational assistance benefits under Chapter 33 Post-9/11 GI Bill due to having previously elected and received Chapter 30 MGIB education benefits.

The Board remands the claim for amyloid cardiomyopathy (also claimed as amyloidosis) to schedule a VA examination to provide an etiologic opinion.

The appeal concerning entitlement to payment of the cost of non-VA dental services provided on December 11, 2019, was dismissed due to the specific administrative process for resolving disputes under a Veterans Care Agreement.

The Board remands the matter for clarification of evidence due to a duty to assist error that occurred prior to the October 2020 decision on appeal, specifically the lack of relevant records in the custody of a Federal department or agency.

The Veteran is granted an earlier effective date of April 1, 2014, for the grant of individual unemployability and eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance.

The Veteran withdrew appeals for earlier effective dates related to erectile dysfunction, special monthly compensation based on the loss of use of a creative organ, and left hand carpal tunnel syndrome.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to service connection for a colon disability, to include colon resection, colon cancer, and benign neoplasm of the colon, as an adequate etiology opinion is needed.

The Veteran is granted a temporary total rating for his November 2010 right shoulder surgery due to the need for at least one month of convalescence.

The Board granted a separate 20 percent rating for amputation of the 5th left toe and an initial 30 percent rating from May 10, 2017 to March 16, 2021 and from May 13, 2021 for left foot callous.