Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for obesity, as it is not considered a disability for VA compensation purposes.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular Aid and Attendance due to a lack of evidence showing he needs such assistance.

The appeal to recoup separation pay from VA disability compensation was denied.

The Board remands the claim for a respiratory condition, to include residuals of SARS/Covid-19, as an adequate examination and opinion are needed.

The Veteran is eligible for the direct payment of attorney fees based on past-due benefits awarded in a January 2024 rating decision that granted service connection for right and left knee strains.

The Board granted an effective date of April 10, 2017, for the commencement of the period of eligibility to Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 35.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for pulmonary disorder and compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for osteopenia due to a need for additional evidence.

The appeal concerning the payment of expenses for non-VA dental services provided on July 6, 2020, is dismissed as the issue has been resolved in full by administrative action.

The appeal was dismissed due to the death of the Appellant while it was pending.

The appeal for additional attorney fees based on past-due benefits awarded in the November 2023 rating decision was denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim disputing the validity of an overpayment of $325.00 in VA pension benefits.

The appeal was dismissed due to the Board's lack of jurisdiction over claims under the Veterans Community Care Program.

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

The Board denied the Appellant's claim for burial benefits as she is not entitled to receive them since they have already been paid to L.O., the custodian and father of the Veteran's surviving child.

The Veteran withdrew the appeal, and it has been dismissed.

The Board granted service connection for a kidney disability, to include recurrent urinary tract infections and pyelonephritis, based on new and relevant evidence that was submitted after the August 2013 rating decision.

The Board remands the case for a new VA examination to determine if the Veteran's colon cancer is related to service, including toxic exposures.

The Board granted service connection for arthritis of the spine, resolving all doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board remands the claim for a new VA examination and medical opinion to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's neurodegenerative disease, to include BET.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for fatty liver to obtain a more adequate medical opinion regarding the etiology and pathophysiology of the condition.