Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board remands the claims for further development, including a new examination to address deficiencies in the previous VA examination and readjudication of the claims.

The Board granted service connection for left leg residuals of a left tibia fracture with surgical repair and laceration from open compound fracture, finding that the Veteran's current disability is related to an in-service injury.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to a TDIU prior to January 11, 2021, for referral to the Director of the Compensation Service for extraschedular consideration.

The appeal concerning the increased rating for tension headaches was withdrawn by the Veteran before a decision was made.

The Board granted service connection for a skin condition, presumptively related to the Veteran's Gulf War service.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the award of service connection for post-traumatic arthritis status post left ring finger fracture, finding that February 25, 2021, is the proper date.

The appeal seeking restoration of the Veteran's dependent spouse and child to her award of VA disability compensation is dismissed as moot.

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board remands the claim for service connection of the Veteran's cause of death, failure to thrive due to or as a consequence of dementia, for further development and evidence collection.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for recognition as the Veteran's surviving spouse for VA death benefits due to lack of evidence supporting a common law marriage.

The appeal concerning the payment rate for non-VA medical services was dismissed as it is governed by a specific dispute process that does not include Board review.

The appeal for an increased disability rating for tension headaches was withdrawn by the Veteran's authorized representative.

The appeal concerning entitlement to payment of the cost of non-VA medical services provided to the Veteran was dismissed due to the specific dispute resolution process for Veterans Care Agreements.

The Board remands the Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for an acute ischemic stroke to ensure a VA medical opinion is provided.

The Board granted service connection for right hip strain, finding that the Veteran's disability had its onset in service and is related to his military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date prior to March 4, 1998, for the assignment of a 100 percent disability rating for PTSD.

The Board remands the claim for a VA examination to address the nature and etiology of the Veteran's urinary dysfunction, including whether it is secondary to his service-connected obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for survivors' pension benefits and dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) benefits due to lack of qualifying service and a dishonorable discharge.

The appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disability and an increased rating for a psychiatric disability was dismissed by the Veteran.

The appeal concerning entitlement to payment for non-VA dental services provided on January 16, 2020, has been dismissed as the issue was administratively resolved in favor of the veteran.