Other conditions decisions — 2025

The appeal for additional payment for non-VA medical services provided on May 22, 2019, was dismissed due to the lack of Board review authority over the process.

The Board remands the claim for service connection of an inguinal hernia disability for further development, including scheduling a VA examination.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities, finding that the Veteran was capable of substantially gainful employment prior to September 2, 2019.

The Board granted the Veteran's request for a waiver of the recovery of the overpayment of VA pension benefits in the cumulative amount of $74,483 due to an error by VA regarding timely notice.

The Board is remanding the Veteran's claim for interregional transfer of his VR&E program to ensure that all relevant records are obtained and associated with the claims file.

The appellant is not entitled to payment of accrued benefits in excess of $9,496.00 as she did not bear the expenses of the surviving spouse's last sickness and burial.

The appeal concerning entitlement to payment of the cost of non-VA emergency treatment provided on November 17, 2019 by Adventist Health Bakersfield is dismissed as the issue has been resolved in full by administrative action.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation consistent with his education and work history as of August 1, 2013, but no earlier.

The Board granted payment or reimbursement of medical expenses incurred on February 16, 2024, at University of Illinois Hospital.

The appeal for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical services on March 8, 2021, was dismissed due to the improper claimant filing a VA Form 10182.

The claim for an earlier effective date prior to March 2017 for a 100 percent evaluation of adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depression was denied.

The Board granted an effective date of March 8, 2012, for recognition of A.M.D. as the Veteran's dependent spouse.

The Board remands the claims for payment or reimbursement of non-VA care provided on specific dates to ensure proper review under sections 1725 and 1728, and to provide adequate notice.

The Board granted eligibility for the direct payment of attorney fees from benefits resulting from a 70 percent rating for PTSD and TDIU, but denied such fees for service connection of malignant neoplasm of the kidney with SMC housebound.

The Board granted a partial waiver of the recoupment of the Veteran's overpayment debt, reducing it to $1,023.65 from $7,700.05.

The Board remands the claim for an inguinal hernia to obtain a more comprehensive medical opinion that considers all theories of entitlement, including secondary service connection.

The Veteran's service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as other specified trauma and stressor related disorder, was granted. Claims for bilateral flatfeet, right foot pain, and left foot pain were denied.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for gout as secondary to diabetes mellitus due to an inadequate medical opinion.

The Board remands the Veteran's claim for service connection of left eye disability, as a pre-decisional duty to assist error requires correction.

The appeal for direct payment of attorney fees has been withdrawn by the appellant.