Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) as there was no single service-connected disability rated at 60 percent or more, and the criteria for a TDIU were not met.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of August 12, 2023, for service connection for oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma.

The appeal for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical services on November 4, 2020, was dismissed due to the billing company not being a proper claimant.

The appeal concerning entitlement to payment of non-VA medical expenses incurred on August 10, 2021, was denied due to the lack of VA authorization for the services.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a rash over the body, as there was no evidence that the condition manifested during service or was related to service.

The Board granted an apportionment of the Veteran's VA compensation benefits to the appellant on behalf of GB, in the amount of the dependency allowance paid.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right hand deformity, as there was no evidence of a current disability.

The Board remands the issues of revision of prior rating decisions for service connection and TDIU on the basis of clear and unmistakable error (CUE) due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevent him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation consistent with his education, skills, training, and work history, warranting a grant of TDIU.

The Board remands the claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance or being housebound due to a duty to assist error by the AOJ.

The Veteran's effective dates for TDIU, SMC, and DEA were granted from January 26, 2020.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for bilateral shin splints to correct an error by the AOJ and ensure a VA examination is conducted.

The appeal for service connection for scoliosis has been withdrawn by the Veteran and is therefore dismissed.

The Veteran's request for a waiver of the recovery of an overpayment of VA benefits in the amount of $18,033.73 is considered timely.

The Board denied service connection for a respiratory condition, including emphysema and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), finding that the evidence did not support a link between the Veteran's in-service exposure to toxic substances and his current respiratory condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date prior to April 22, 2019, for a grant of total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) as he was still employed until that date.

The Veteran withdrew the appeal for an initial rating higher than 70 percent for major depressive disorder with anxious distress.

The Board granted restoration of the 20 percent rating for intervertebral disc syndrome effective November 1, 2023, and denied a higher rating.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and therefore, TDIU is granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for Chapter 33 (Post-9/11 GI Bill) education benefits due to a lack of qualifying service.