Other conditions decisions — 2025

The veteran's appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) was dismissed because the veteran requested to withdraw the appeal.

The veteran's rating for tenosynovitis was restored to 20 percent, but the request for a higher rating was denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for polycythemia was remanded due to errors in the VA's duty to assist. The Board needs more information to decide the claim.

The Board granted the appellant's request for direct payment of attorney fees from past due benefits awarded in a June 2022 rating decision granting entitlement to service connection for back and bilateral hip disorders.

The appeal for service connection of the Veteran's death to his military service is remanded. The Board needs more medical records from Archbold Medical Center.

The Veteran's claim for educational assistance benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill in excess of the 60 percent level has been remanded. The Board needs more information about the Veteran's reserve service to make a decision.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for the loss of use of his right hand as secondary to service-connected disabilities has been granted. The evidence shows that this condition is due to his service-connected injuries.

The appeal for travel mileage expenses was dismissed because the VA already approved and paid these expenses.

The appeal regarding the award of agent fees based on past-due benefits was granted. The Veteran will receive any amounts withheld for these fees.

The appeal for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance/housebound was dismissed because the veteran withdrew it.

The appeal for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits was dismissed because the benefits were already granted while the appeal was pending.

The Board remanded the appeal to obtain more evidence regarding the Veteran's use of Chapter 1606 benefits.

The appeal was dismissed because the veteran died while it was pending. The dismissal does not affect the right of an eligible person to continue the appeal.

The veteran's right leg shin splints have been granted a 30% disability rating effective August 6, 2020.

The Board denied the veteran's appeal for additional VR&E benefits to pursue a master's degree in public administration, stating that the veteran does not need further education to secure suitable employment.

The appeal was dismissed because the proposed reduction in disability rating for adjustment disorder was not a final decision and was not actually effectuated.

The veteran's left hip disorder is service-connected due to trauma from parachuting during active duty.

The Board remanded the claim to obtain relevant Social Security Administration records that could aid in substantiating an earlier effective date for TDIU.

The appeal for VA burial transportation reimbursement was denied because the veteran did not pass away due to a service-connected condition and was not receiving related benefits at the time of death.

The claim for apportionment of the Veteran's disability benefits to the child was dismissed because the notice of disagreement was filed late.