Other conditions decisions — 2025

The appeal of the proposed reduction in the disability rating for service-connected duodenal ulcer is dismissed as there is no question of law or fact on appeal regarding the December 2024 rating decision.

The Board remands the matter for further development, including obtaining an outside medical opinion and requesting additional documentation from the Veteran.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities, finding that his service-connected conditions did not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The appeal was dismissed due to the challenges being moot after a waiver of the recoupment of the overpayment debt was granted.

The appeal for service connection for pancreatic cancer is dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board denied service connection for left hand pain, finger pain of the left hand, left foot pain, and right foot pain as there was no evidence of a current disability at any time during or approximate to the pendency of the claim.

The Board granted an effective date of October 23, 2017, for the award of special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and assistance.

The appeal concerning entitlement to payment for the cost of non-VA medical care services furnished by the appellant on June 15, 2021, was dismissed because it is subject to a specific administrative dispute resolution process that does not allow for appellate review by the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

The appeal for VA payment of non-VA medical services provided on April 20, 2021, was dismissed due to a lack of valid notice of disagreement from the billing company.

The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another person, effective October 9, 2019.

The appeal for authorization of reimbursement for conversion of a VW camper van transmission from manual to automatic under the VA AAE program is dismissed as there is no justiciable case or controversy.

The Board granted service connection for malignant neoplasm of the upper lobe of the right lung, finding that the Veteran's condition is causally related to his in-service asbestos exposure.

The appeal concerning the payment of non-VA dental services has been resolved administratively and is now moot.

The Veteran's claims for eligibility in acquiring specially adapted housing and special home adaptations were denied due to the absence of a compensable, service-connected disability that meets the statutory and regulatory criteria.

The appeal for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical services on February 25, 2021, was dismissed due to the improper claimant filing a VA Form 10182.

The appeal for payment of the cost of non-VA medical services provided on December 24, 2020, has been resolved administratively and is now moot.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) to ensure adequate due process and readjudication based on new evidence.

The Board remands the claim for service connection of urinary frequency with incontinence, to be evaluated by the AOJ after obtaining a new medical opinion.

The appeal for an extension of the delimiting date beyond July 9, 2022, for Dependents Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits under Chapter 35 was denied because the evidence did not show that the appellant was prevented from initiating or completing a chosen program of education within the otherwise applicable period of eligibility due to her own physical or mental disability.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an earlier effective date for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability and Dependents' Educational Assistance benefits.