Other conditions Board decisions

The appeal concerning entitlement to payment of the cost of non-VA medical services provided on June 14, 2021, is dismissed as the issue has been resolved in full by administrative action.

The Board granted the motion for reversal of the May 1959 rating decision that denied service connection for a gastric ulcer based on clear and unmistakable error (CUE).

The Board remands the claims for service connection for nerve pain in both upper extremities to ensure proper notification of the Veteran's right to a hearing.

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

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death while it was pending.

The Board reversed the July 2024 decision that removed a separate 10 percent disability rating for TIA residuals, granting the appeal.

The Board granted service connection for right patellofemoral pain syndrome based on the Veteran's in-service diagnosis and ongoing symptoms.

The appeal of the proposed reduction in the Veteran's PTSD rating is dismissed as a matter of law.

The appeal for a total rating based on individual unemployability due to the service-connected PTSD is denied as moot because the Veteran is already in receipt of a 100 percent combined rating and special monthly compensation.

The Board dismissed the appeal for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical services due to jurisdictional limitations.

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death while it was pending.

The Board granted the Veteran's appeal for payment of beneficiary travel expenses for a VA medical appointment on May 23, 2025, resolving reasonable doubt in his favor.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for recognition as a dependent and accrued benefits due to not meeting the statutory criteria of 'child' for VA purposes.

The Board remands the claims for an earlier effective date for TDIU and SMC based on housebound status due to a duty to assist error and the need to refer the claim to the Director of VA's Compensation and Pension Service for consideration of entitlement to TDIU in accordance with 38 C.F.R. § 4.16(b).

The Board denied service connection for alopecia and intervertebral disc syndrome as the evidence did not show that the Veteran was on active duty, ACDUTRA, or INACDUTRA during the claimed onset dates.

The appeal was dismissed due to a violation of claims processing rules regarding simultaneous appeals on the same issue.

The appeal is dismissed as the Veteran was granted a full waiver of the debt request, making the issue moot.

The appeal for the bladder condition was dismissed as premature, and service connection for gastritis with gastric erosions claimed as loss of use of bowels (sphincter control) was denied.

The Board denied entitlement to an earlier effective date for the award of special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance, as no formal or informal application was received prior to September 8, 2015.

The Board denied the application to readjudicate the claim for VA educational assistance benefits, under Chapter 1606 or Chapter 30, as new and relevant evidence was not received.