Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board granted service connection for metrorrhagia and denied service connection for a stomach condition, while also denying an increased rating for PTSD.

The appellant was denied survivor's pension and accrued benefits as she is not the Veteran's surviving spouse.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for esophageal cancer stage 4 to ensure that due process is followed and there is a complete record upon which to decide the veteran's claim.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, as the criteria were not met.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for additional educational assistance benefits under Chapter 33, Post-9/11 GI Bill, in excess of 8 months and 22 days for purposes of the Transfer of Entitlement (TOE) program.

The Veteran withdrew the appeals for increased ratings and effective dates, as well as related claims.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance due to service-connected disabilities from November 15, 2013, to February 1, 2014.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for throat cancer to the Under Secretary for Health for a dose estimate of the Veteran's exposure to ionizing radiation, and if necessary, to the Under Secretary for Benefits for further consideration.

The Board granted an effective date of August 25, 2021, for the grant of individual unemployability.

The appeal for service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been withdrawn by the appellant.

The Board granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that his death was not due to willful misconduct and occurred in the line of duty.

The appeal regarding the rejection of a compromise offer was dismissed as there is no right to appeal such decisions.

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for service connection of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), finding that June 25, 2020 was the earliest possible effective date allowed under law.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the addition of the Veteran's spouse, K., to his VA compensation award as a dependent.

The Board granted service connection for left foot cramps and spasms and right foot cramps and spasms, resolving reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor.

The Board granted payment or reimbursement for non-VA emergency room and physician care provided at Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital on July 1, 2023.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date for additional dependency compensation for his spouse and children, as no proof of their existence was submitted within one year of the Veteran receiving a qualifying disability rating.

The Board remands the claim for prescription reimbursement from a December 28, 2021 episode of care due to insufficient evidence and a need to obtain additional records.

The appeal for payment or reimbursement of medical expenses was dismissed as the issue is now moot due to VHA overturning its initial denial and paying the claim.