Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance, as he was found to be independent in his activities of daily living.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the award of special monthly pension based on the need for regular aid and attendance, finding that the evidence did not support a factual need for such assistance prior to June 21, 2023.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for basic eligibility for educational assistance benefits under VRRAP after December 11, 2022, as there is no legal basis for granting the extension.

The appeal of the proposed reduction in rating for lumbosacral strain from 40% to 20% is dismissed because it was not a final decision.

The Veteran withdrew her appeal for restoration of a 20 percent rating for left shoulder instability, and the Board has dismissed the appeal.

The appeal for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical services provided on August 21, 2019 was dismissed due to the improper filing by Benefit Recovery.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for recognition as the Veteran's dependent child, which would have allowed her to receive VA survivor's benefits.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding no evidence that his service-connected disabilities were related to or caused his death.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of March 15, 2024, for the award of service connection for insomnia but denied an earlier effective date prior to March 15, 2024, for a higher rating of 50 percent for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board granted a 100 percent rating for the Veteran's pulmonary fibrosis due to evidence of associated pulmonary hypertension.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) as it was deemed moot due to the Veteran already receiving a 100% schedular disability rating and special monthly compensation.

The appeal for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical care provided to the Veteran by Anesthesia Consultants Medical Group on December 15, 2020, was dismissed as it is governed by statutory and contractual authority that does not allow for review by the Board.

The Veteran's application for nonservice-connected pension benefits was denied due to his income exceeding the maximum annual pension rate.

The appeal for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical services provided on March 31, 2020, is dismissed as the issue has become moot.

The Board granted an initial rating of 20 percent for intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) with spondylosis and scoliosis prior to October 18, 2021.

The Board remands the case to clarify whether past-due benefits were accrued for the grant of TDIU in addition to the increased rating for left knee arthritis.

The Board denied service connection for an abdominal aortic aneurysm, finding it was not incurred in or aggravated by active service and not related to any service-connected disability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating for compensation based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities prior to November 2, 2022.

The Board denied the petition to reopen the claim for service connection for status post removal of benign papilloma urethra as new and relevant evidence was not received.

The appeal for the direct payment of attorney fees based on past-due benefits awarded in the December 2023 rating decision is granted.