Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran seeks to establish recognition of her child, S., as her dependent child for VA purposes based on permanent incapacity for self-support prior to attaining the age of 18. The Board finds there was a pre-decisional error in VA's duty to assist that requires additional development.

The appeal is dismissed as the appellant, who is the Veteran's representative, does not have standing to pursue an appeal regarding whether VA properly established a deduction from the Veteran's VA disability compensation to recoup the special separation benefit (SSB) that he received upon release from active duty service.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for leg cramps as secondary to his service-connected PTSD with traumatic brain injury.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of pulmonary embolism, finding that it is secondary to her service-connected PCOS.

The Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical care provided on December 1, 2019 is being remanded due to the need for additional development and compliance with regulatory and statutory duties.

The appellant's appeal seeking additional attorney fees based on past-due benefits awarded in an April 2020 rating decision is dismissed because the appellant waived any entitlement to these fees.

The Board denied service connection for chronic right hip pain and dismissed appeals for bowel incontinence secondary to a back disability and PFB.,There is no current evidence of a diagnosed right hip condition related to active duty service.

The Veteran's travel expenses for laboratory work conducted on August 28, 2025, to prepare for a scheduled surgery are approved as medical care provided under the Medical Benefits Package.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the earlier effective date claim for a 10 percent rating for residual fracture to the left hand.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate examination and failure to address all theories of entitlement. The Veteran's fatigue disability is being reviewed again for a proper medical opinion.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by his authorized representative, and the Board is dismissing the case as a result.

The Board has granted a waiver of recovery for the overpayment of DEA benefits in the amount of $33,011.72 due to administrative error on VA's part and undue financial hardship on the appellant.

The Board found that the revocation from enrollment in the PCAFC was proper due to noncompliance with required wellness contacts, and denied the appeal.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for urinary frequency as there is no current diagnosed disability related to this condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right hand tremor began during his active service and continues to this day, granting service connection for this condition.

The Veteran seeks service connection for bruxism with left joint fatigue, claiming it is related to his service-connected major depressive disorder.,The Board has remanded the case to address whether the Veteran's bruxism and resulting dental issues are secondary to his service-connected psychiatric condition.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to conflicting medical evidence regarding the Veteran's left testicular cyst and voiding dysfunction, as well as their association with his service-connected conditions. A VA examination is needed to address these issues.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for payment of non-VA care provided at Bitterroot Physicians Clinic and Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital Corporation on July 12, 2021 due to the process governing billing and payment within the Veterans Community Care Program and Veterans Care Agreement not allowing for appellate review by the Board.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hand tremors, right trigger finger, and left trigger finger are being remanded due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Veteran's hypogonadism is caused by his service-connected disabilities, specifically the medications he takes for those conditions.