Other conditions decisions — 2025

The appeal for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical services provided on November 5, 2018 was dismissed due to the improper filing by a billing company that did not furnish the underlying non-VA medical services.

The Board denied the motion to revise or reverse on the basis of clear and unmistakable error (CUE) an August 29, 2012 rating decision that assigned a noncompensable (0 percent) rating for insomnia and did not adjudicate the issue of total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disability (TDIU).

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating for compensation purposes based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.

The termination of nonservice-connected pension benefits effective April 1, 2013 was proper due to the Veteran's countable income exceeding the maximum annual pension rate.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for TDIU, DEA eligibility, and SMC based on statutory housebound status due to the Veteran's gainful employment through February 8, 2021.

The appeal for payment of medical services received at Adventist Health Castle on June 4, 2019, is dismissed as there remains no case or controversy regarding the issue.

The Board denied the Veteran's challenges to the creation of an overpayment debt and the denial of a retroactive waiver for the recouped portion of the debt.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an extension of his delimiting date under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 33 (Post-9/11 GI Bill) educational assistance benefits beyond September 10, 2022.

The Veteran's appeal regarding the amount of VA compensation based on SMC under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s) was denied as she has been receiving the correct amount.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render her unable to obtain and maintain substantially gainful employment, warranting a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board remands the Veteran's claim for service connection for cerebellar ataxia to correct pre-decisional duty-to-assist errors, including obtaining private treatment records and SSA disability benefit records.

The appeal regarding entitlement to payment for the cost of non-VA medical services provided by Kaerbears Healthcare was dismissed as it was an exact duplicate of a previously paid claim.

The Board remands the matter to ensure that the Veteran's complete burial benefits file has been obtained and associated with the claims file prior to adjudication on the merits.

The Board granted an increased rating of 50 percent for bilateral hearing loss as of July 25, 2023, and restored the 40 percent disability rating for bilateral hearing loss. The Board also granted a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to March 8, 2023, and an earlier effective date prior to March 8, 2023, for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA).

The appeal for payment of non-VA medical care provided by Mississippi Baptist Medical Center on June 15, 2019, is dismissed.

The Board remands the claims for a ruptured tendon of the left upper arm and an allowance for an automobile or other conveyance and adaptive equipment due to insufficient evidence.

The appeal concerning entitlement to payment of expenses for non-VA emergency medical services provided from February 4, 2020, to February 5, 2020, is dismissed because the issue has been resolved in full by administrative action.

The appeal regarding service connection for breathing problems was withdrawn by the Veteran's representative and thus, the appeal is dismissed.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for a higher rating for the right leg condition, and the appeal is dismissed.

The Board denied the attorney's appeal for payment of fees based on past-due benefits awarded from the January 2023 rating decision, as it was an initial decision with respect to a new claim and did not qualify for fee payment.