Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board remands the appeal to correct pre-decisional duty to assist errors and for additional development as necessary.

The appeal for three clothing allowances for the calendar year 2020 was dismissed as moot because the claim was granted in a previous decision.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for education benefits under Chapter 30 for an OJT program with FASTC from January 2008 to September 2008 as a matter of law, due to VA not receiving a claim within one year of the OJT program.

The Board remands the claims for a higher disability rating and earlier effective dates due to the need for additional evidence, specifically Social Security Administration records.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for a 40 percent disability rating for service-connected voiding dysfunction, finding that there was no evidence of voiding dysfunction requiring absorbent materials prior to July 22, 2023.

The Veteran withdrew the appeals for service connection of right pinky finger, right ring finger, and right middle finger.

The appeal for service connection for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation s/p cardiac ablation was dismissed due to the Veteran's passing.

The Board remands the Veteran's claims for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance and housebound status due to insufficient evidence in the record.

The Board granted the appeal to the extent that it found compelling circumstances mitigated the appellant's in-service misconduct, allowing him to receive VA compensation benefits despite his other than honorable discharge.

The Board granted service connection for peptic ulcer disease, finding that the condition manifested during a period of active duty for training.

The appeals for increased ratings for left and right knee strain are dismissed as moot because the Veteran already holds a 100 percent combined disability rating, which provides him with durability protection against reductions in compensation.

The Board denied the appellant, E.M., recognition as a person entitled to dependency and indemnity compensation benefits because she was not married to the veteran at the time of his death.

The appeal was denied for an earlier effective date and a compensable rating for the left foot keratoma, while certain claims were remanded.

The Board granted an initial rating of 70 percent for the Veteran's specific trauma and stressor related disorder, effective February 3, 2022.

The Board remands the matter to obtain clarification on whether the Veteran withdrew from a course or failed it, as this information is necessary for adjudication of the claim.

The Board granted the appellant's claim, finding that compelling circumstances mitigated his willful and persistent misconduct during service, thus allowing him to receive VA benefits despite an other than honorable discharge.

The Board granted service connection for keloids of the right jaw based on in-service aggravation.

The veteran withdrew the appeal for a rating in excess of 10 percent prior to June 5, 2021, and in excess of 70 percent on and thereafter for panic disorder.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a finding of total disability based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities, as his service-connected conditions did not render him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment.

The appeal concerning entitlement to payment for the cost of non-VA dental care provided on January 6, 2022, has been resolved in full by administrative action and is now moot.