Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board granted eligibility to attorney fees based on past-due benefits awarded in an October 2023 decision.

The appeal for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical services was dismissed due to the improper claimant filing a Notice of Disagreement.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of death, finding that the Veteran's primary alcohol use disorder and tobacco use disorder were the causes of his death.

The Board remands the claim for service connection of gallstones and subsequent gallbladder removal to correct a duty to assist error, specifically the lack of a VA examination regarding whether the Veteran's gallstones are secondary to his service-connected appendectomy with adhesions and small bowel resection.

The Board granted the petition to readjudicate the claim of entitlement to recognition as the surviving spouse for VA benefits purposes, allowing the appellant to receive dependency and indemnity compensation benefits.

The appeal for the overpayment of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) dependency compensation benefits was granted due to VA administrative error.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for an apportionment of the Veteran's VA benefits, finding that granting an apportionment would impose a financial hardship on the Veteran.

The Board remands the claim for a Certificate of Eligibility for a VA loan guaranty due to insufficient information in the claims file.

The veteran withdrew his appeal for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance or being housebound.

The Board granted a compensable disability rating of 10 percent for both the left and right hand essential tremors, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board dismissed the appeal as there was no final or adverse action by the AOJ, and the issues were ultimately moot.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's challenges to the propriety of the creation of his overpayment debt and the waiver claim, as these claims are deemed moot due to a prior grant of the waiver.

The appeal for an increased rating of 70 percent prior to March 16, 2021, for PTSD was withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Board remands the case to ensure proper notification and review of the Veteran's caregiver-daughter for PCAFC benefits.

The appeal for payment of non-VA medical services was dismissed because the claim was not timely filed by a proper claimant.

The appeal for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical services provided on October 31, 2020, is dismissed as the claim was administratively reviewed and found to be paid.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for a waiver of recovery of an overpayment of VA compensation benefits in the amount of $7,615.91.

The Board remands the matter to ensure that due process is followed and that there is a complete record upon which to decide the Veteran's claim regarding an earlier effective date for the 30 percent disability rating for sinus bradycardia with first degree atrioventricular block.

The Veteran's eligibility for VA home loan guaranty benefits is granted based on his 24 months of continuous active service.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for nonservice-connected burial benefits, including a burial allowance and plot/interment allowance, as the Veteran was not in receipt of VA compensation or pension benefits at the time of his death and did not meet any other eligibility criteria.