Other conditions decisions — 2025

The veteran's initial rating for right leg varicose vein was denied for the period before August 29, 2019. A higher rating of 40 percent was granted starting from August 29, 2019.

The appeal for a compensable disability rating for nasal bone fracture was dismissed because the veteran passed away before a decision could be made.

The veteran's request for additional education in psychology through VR&E services was denied because the VA determined he did not have an employment handicap.

The Board granted the veteran special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of a bilateral hand condition because the Veteran was not given a VA examination. The case will be reviewed again after this examination.

The Board denied the veteran's request for higher initial ratings for right and left hip disabilities, stating that the evidence did not support a finding of more severe limitations.

The appeal for increased ratings for bilateral hip disabilities was dismissed because the veteran had a pending Higher-Level Review request at the time of filing the Notice of Disagreement.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for adding his dependent spouse due to a lack of clear and unmistakable error in the January 2021 notification letter.

The appeal for payment of medical expenses was dismissed because the claims had already been paid.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for an earlier effective date for TDIU and DEA due to insufficient information on employment and income.

The veteran withdrew their appeal in its entirety before a decision was made, so the Board dismissed the appeal.

The appeal for service connection of pancreatic cancer was granted due to new and relevant evidence. The claim for secondary service connection to diabetes is remanded.

The appeals for service connection of the veteran's left and right elbow conditions, claimed as secondary to PTSD, were dismissed because the veteran withdrew the appeal.

The Board granted the Veteran's attorney fees based on past-due benefits awarded in an April 2023 rating decision.

The appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) was dismissed because the appellant's representative withdrew the issue before a decision was made.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of the Veteran's death due to a need for a medical opinion on the relationship between his service-connected chronic prostatitis and atrial flutter.

The Board remanded the case to correct errors in assisting the veteran's claim for service connection of blood clots, including antiphospholipid syndrome and factor II mutation heterozygous with resolved DVT.

The Board granted the veteran's request for a waiver of an overpayment of VA compensation benefits as timely filed. The case is remanded to adjudicate the merits of the waiver.

The Board remanded the case to correct errors in the apportionment decision, requesting additional information from both parties.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for left elbow strain was dismissed due to lack of clear and unmistakable error. The claim for a compensable rating for cholecystectomy was remanded for further evaluation.