Other conditions decisions — 2025

The appeal concerning an increased evaluation for lumbosacral strain with intravertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) was withdrawn by the appellant before a decision was promulgated.

The appeal for eligibility for the direct payment of fees based on past-due benefits awarded to the Veteran pursuant to an October 2022 rating decision has been dismissed.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for insomnia, finding that his symptoms are already contemplated by his ratings for other service-connected disabilities.

The appeal for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical services on November 2, 2019 was dismissed due to a duplicate claim and the fact that the billing company did not furnish the underlying services.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an earlier effective date for increased ratings and TDIU, finding that the evidence did not support such earlier dates.

The appeal for eligibility of PCAFC benefits must be denied as a matter of law due to the death of the Veteran.

The appeal for reimbursement of non-VA medical services provided on February 24, 2020, was dismissed due to the improper claimant.

Service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death is granted based on legal presumption due to exposure to herbicide agents during service in Guam.

The veteran withdrew his appeal for increased rating and earlier effective date for PTSD, and the Board has no jurisdiction to review these issues.

The Board remands the claim for development of evidence regarding the Veteran's non-VA dental care and authorization.

The Board remands the issue of eligibility for participation in VA's Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) due to an inadequate medical opinion.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for residuals of a head injury to schedule a new VA examination due to an inadequate medical opinion.

The Board remands the claim for a new medical determination considering all medical information of record, as the current decision is found to be legally inadequate.

The appellant's countable income exceeded the applicable maximum annual pension rate (MAPR) for the period on appeal, thus denying her entitlement to survivor's pension benefits prior to December 15, 2023.

The appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU) has been withdrawn by the Veteran.

The appeal for service connection for a dental condition, including loss of teeth, was withdrawn by the Veteran and thus dismissed.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the grant of a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) as it was not factually ascertainable prior to May 21, 2018.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's motion for clear and unmistakable error (CUE) in a prior decision regarding an earlier effective date for a permanent and total disability rating or a temporary total rating.

The Board denied an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for service-connected cellulitis, as the Veteran's condition did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for actinic keratosis and remanded claims for service connection for fatigue and dizziness.