Other conditions decisions — 2025

Eligibility for attorney fees based on past-due benefits awarded in a July 2022 rating decision is granted.

The Board remands the Veteran's claim for a stomach disability, claimed as gastritis, to correct a pre-decisional duty-to-assist error by scheduling a VA examination.

The appeal for eligibility of PCAFC benefits was denied due to the death of the Veteran, making it unachievable as both the Veteran and the Primary Family Caregiver applicant were precluded from completing all applicable requirements of the program.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for extended entitlement to VR&E benefits under Chapter 31, Title 38, United States Code, as she does not have an employment handicap and is currently employed in law school.

The appeal for reimbursement of non-VA medical services was dismissed because the billing company that filed the request is not a proper claimant.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for cause of death due to gastric cancer, as a new medical opinion is required to address toxic exposures other than Agent Orange.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation consistent with his education and work history for the entire appeal period.

The Board remands the claim for a groin condition to be reviewed with a new VA examination and opinion.

The Board remands the claim for recognition of T. as the Veteran's child on the basis of permanent incapacity for self-support prior to attaining the age of 18, due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error in failing to obtain relevant medical records from providers who treated T. before she turned 18.

The Veteran withdrew her appeal, and the Board has no jurisdiction to review the claims.

The Board granted eligibility to attorney fees based on the past-due benefits awarded in a February 2024 rating decision.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral conjunctivitis was granted a 10 percent disability rating, while the claim for an initial compensable rating for left supraorbital neuritis was remanded.

The appeal concerning entitlement to payment of the cost of non-VA medical services provided on August 22, 2021, was denied because the services were not authorized by VA.

The Board grants service connection for a respiratory disability, diagnosed as dyspnea on exertion, based on the evidence being in relative equipoise and a competent probative nexus opinion linking the Veteran's respiratory disability to his toxic exposure during service.

The Board granted an initial 10 percent disability rating for endometriosis with dyspareunia, Nabothian cyst and ovarian cyst prior to February 29, 2024.

The Board remands the claim for a new medical opinion to determine if the Veteran requires personal care services and whether he has a need for supervision or protection.

The appeal concerning entitlement to payment of the cost of non-VA dental care provided on May 19, 2020, and August 13, 2020, has been dismissed as the issue was resolved administratively.

The Board remands the claim for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical services provided to the Veteran on January 22, 2017, due to a need for additional evidence and records.

The appeal for an increased rating for bilateral hearing loss has been withdrawn by the Veteran's authorized representative.

The appeal was granted, allowing the direct payment of attorney fees based on past-due benefits awarded in a November 2023 rating decision.