Other conditions decisions — 2025

The appeal is remanded to determine if the overpayment was properly created. The request for a waiver of recovery of an overpayment of VA benefits in the amount of $1,812.80 was timely filed.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's skin conditions, finding no evidence that her skin condition began during active service or is related to in-service injury or disease.

The veteran's spouse was granted recognition as the surviving spouse for VA survivor's pension benefits. The decision was based on an exception to the continuous cohabitation rule due to the veteran's misconduct.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for TDIU and an increased rating for a left shoulder disability due to insufficient evidence.

The Board remanded the veteran's claim for compensation due to inadequate medical opinions and the need for an examination by an orthopedist.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for scoliosis and prostate disability due to errors in applying the presumption of soundness before service connection was denied. The Veteran's death prevented a final decision on these issues.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for a right-hand disability and benign prostatic hyperplasia due to inadequate VA opinions.

The appeal was dismissed as the Veteran, through his authorized representative, withdrew it in March 2010.

The appeal was dismissed because the veteran passed away during the pendency of the appeal. The Board does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal at this time.

The veteran's service-connected disability for duodenal ulcer has rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation, so he is granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) on an extraschedular basis.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including new examinations to assess the severity of his right hip disability and the nature and etiology of any right lower extremity neurological disability.

The Board granted a special apportionment of the Veteran's VA disability compensation benefits to the Appellant from October 19, 2016, to March 5, 2020, and a general apportionment from March 6, 2020, to May 25, 2021.

The Board remanded the case for further development to determine if the veteran's uterine prolapse and residuals of a hysterectomy are related to her military service.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of several conditions, including burns, lower extremity disorders, and non-healing wounds. The decision was based on the need to further assess the veteran's lay statements and obtain additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's appeal for additional dependency benefits for his mother, H.G., was granted because her expenses exceeded her income, making her dependent on the Veteran for financial support.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's neurological condition, including TIA and cerebral aneurysm, finding no evidence linking these conditions to his Persian Gulf War service or his service-connected PTSD.

The appeal for service connection of neuroendocrine carcinoma due to coronary artery disease is remanded. The Board needs a new medical opinion.

Service connection for bilateral hammertoe deformity and bilateral heel spurs has been granted.

The appeal for a VA survivor's pension was denied because the appellant and the Veteran were not married for at least one year before the Veteran's death.

The appeal for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance is remanded. The Board will consider new evidence submitted within 90 days from receipt of the VA Form 10182.