Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for rhinoplasty with sinus and respiratory condition based on clear and unmistakable error (CUE). The Board found that the June 1995 rating decision adequately addressed the veteran's claims and there was no CUE.

The Board denied service connection for dental disability and an initial compensable rating for bilateral vitreous degeneration.

The appeal for payment or reimbursement of non-VA treatment on January 28, 2020 was dismissed because the claim was already administratively approved and paid.

The Board remanded the case to further develop and adjudicate whether payment or reimbursement is warranted for medical services provided from October 16, 2019, to October 17, 2019.

The Board remanded the case to determine if the veteran is eligible for the PCAFC program, considering the veteran's need for personal care services and other practical requirements.

The VA denied service connection for the veteran's psychological disorder and gastrointestinal issues as secondary to coccidioidomycosis. The claim for direct service connection for an acquired psychological disorder was remanded.

The appeal is remanded to obtain the original signed consent document for a neck surgery in March 2022. The veteran claims VA negligence caused vocal cord paralysis and dysphonia.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for revision of a 1978 rating decision that denied service connection for a liver condition, finding no clear and unmistakable error.

The appeal for service connection of loss of teeth is remanded. The Board needs more information to decide the case.

The Board granted the Veteran's appeal to terminate the apportionment of $667.00 per month from April 1, 2020 to May [REDACTED], 2024 due to undue financial hardship.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance, finding that the evidence did not show the veteran was helpless enough to require regular aid.

The Board denied the appellant's request for an apportionment of the Veteran's VA disability compensation because they were not married during the claims period.

The veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss was granted. The evidence showed that the veteran's hearing loss could have been caused by noise exposure during his military service.

The appeal for eligibility under the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) was remanded. The Board needs more information to decide if the veteran qualifies.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for painful motion of the left-hand ring and little fingers due to tenosynovitis. The conditions were rated as noncompensable.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of bilateral tendinopathy and rearfoot varus, to include as secondary to service-connected disabilities. The Veteran's foot conditions will be re-evaluated with a new medical opinion.

The veteran's claims for compensable ratings for service-connected right and left calf disabilities have been remanded. The Board found that the veteran should have been given another opportunity to attend a VA examination.

The Veteran's liver cancer and chronic liver disease are not considered related to service, so the claim for service connection for the cause of death is denied.

The veteran's claim for mileage reimbursement for travel to a medical appointment on November 7, 2023, is granted.

The veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance was granted with an effective date of July 25, 2019.