Other conditions decisions — 2025

The appeal is remanded to consider all evidence, including a July 2024 functional status examination.

The veteran's earlier effective date for a 70% rating is granted as of June 13, 2022. A higher rating than 70% is denied.

The Board denied a compensable disability rating for the Veteran's service-connected left foot second metatarsal fracture, finding that the condition is asymptomatic and the pain is due to a nonservice-connected condition.

The veteran's narcolepsy rating was increased to 80% effective April 27, 2022. The Board found that the veteran experienced more than 10 narcoleptic episodes per week during the appeal period.

The Board denied the veteran's request for an earlier effective date for the resumption of full VA disability compensation benefits. The benefits resumed on March 23, 2022, the date VA received notice of the veteran's release from incarceration.

The appeal for payment of non-VA medical services from April 13, 2019, to April 30, 2019, is dismissed because the claim was already administratively approved and paid.

The veteran's claim for reimbursement of emergency medical treatment expenses was granted because the claim was timely filed.

The case is remanded to verify the veteran's military service and marital status.

The veteran's appeal for service connection for right and left hand conditions was dismissed because the veteran withdrew the appeal.

The veteran's claim for service connection of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) was granted with an effective date of August 10, 2022. The decision is based on the PACT Act and the veteran's service in Thailand.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for DIC benefits because she does not qualify as a surviving spouse under VA regulations.

The veteran's claim for service connection of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) was granted with an effective date of August 10, 2022. The decision is based on the PACT Act and the veteran's service in Thailand.

The appeal for a clothing allowance based on a service-connected skin disability has been sent back to the VA for more information. The Board needs additional records from 2012 to make a decision.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for MRSA and dental trauma were dismissed because the Veteran did not respond to a Board letter seeking clarification within 60 days.

The appeal concerning the effective date of PTSD rating was dismissed because the appellant withdrew it.

The appeal for payment of non-VA medical services on August 20, 2020, was dismissed because the claim was administratively approved while the appeal was pending.

The appeal was dismissed because the Veteran passed away and no substitute has been granted.

The Board granted service connection for a left bicep strain as aggravated by the Veteran's service-connected right upper extremity disorders.

Your service connection for gastrointestinal symptoms has been granted under the PACT Act, effective July 24, 2023. The appeal is dismissed as moot since the benefits have already been awarded.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance of another for additional development.