Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment (VR&E) benefits under Chapter 31, as he does not have an employment handicap.

The claim for retroactive payment of DEA benefits for schooling from 2011 to 2013 was denied as the appellant did not apply for such benefits within one year of the initial decision establishing basic eligibility.

The Board granted an increased disability rating of 30 percent for the service-connected left foot disability, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board remands the claim for a left ankle condition to obtain an addendum opinion addressing the nature and etiology of the Veteran's tarsal tunnel syndrome, or any other possible ankle nerve disability.

The Board granted service connection for temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) based on the evidence showing a medical link to service.

The Board remands the claims for service connection of left and right elbow lateral epicondylitis to obtain a new medical opinion addressing the Veteran's lay statements.

The veteran withdrew her appeals for a higher rating for migraine headaches and individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for restless leg syndrome of both legs due to a need for an addendum opinion regarding their etiology.

The Board granted a 100 percent disability rating for chronic pain syndrome from October 15, 2020, but denied an increased rating prior to that date.

The appeal for payment of ambulance transportation expenses incurred on July 27, 2020, was dismissed as the claim has been administratively reversed and benefits were approved.

The appeal concerning payment for the cost of emergency medical care services furnished by the appellant on June 6, 2020, was dismissed due to the specific administrative dispute resolution process that does not allow for appellate review by the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

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

The Board remands the case to obtain evidence of radiation exposure and a dose assessment.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for right carotid artery disease due to exposure to herbicide agent or as secondary to service-connected hypertension for an addendum VA medical opinion.

The Board remands the service connection claim for inclusion body myositis to obtain an addendum medical opinion addressing whether the condition is related to active service, including conceded exposure to an herbicide agent.

The appeal for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical services provided on June 21, 2019 was dismissed due to the incorrect party filing a Notice of Disagreement.

The Veteran withdrew her appeals for increased rating and service connection for dyspareunia, dysmenorrhea, and temporomandibular disorder (TMJ) with bruxism.

The Board remands the claim for payment or reimbursement of ambulance transportation services due to missing documents and the need for additional adjudication under specific regulations.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, coronary heart disease, tinnitus, and hypertension, prevent him from obtaining and maintaining substantial gainful employment.

The Board remands the claim for a left lung disability to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error, as the VA examiner's opinion was based on inaccurate findings.