Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an earlier effective date for TDIU and for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance.

The veteran was granted a 10 percent rating for neurological manifestations of left hand impairment but denied a compensable rating for arthritis and fracture of the left fifth digit.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a higher rating for chronic costochondritis, finding that her symptoms more closely align with a moderate disability rather than a moderately severe or severe one.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's pulmonary disability, including interstitial lung disease, finding no evidence that it was related to active duty service or specific exposures like herbicide agents, burn pits, or asbestos.

The Board remanded the claims for an earlier effective date for TDIU and Dependents' Educational Assistance due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Board denied the veteran's request for an effective date prior to May 26, 2022, for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance.

The veteran is granted a Level 2 stipend under the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) because they require continuous supervision and are unable to self-sustain in the community.

The Board remanded the veteran's claim for service connection of bladder disability and incontinence with urinary frequency, finding that further evaluation is needed to determine if these conditions are secondary to the veteran's service-connected intervertebral disc syndrome.

The veteran's eligibility for VA home loan guaranty benefits was granted due to an exception based on his service-connected disability.

The veteran is granted educational assistance benefits under the Post 9/11 GI Bill, Chapter 33.

The veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for TDIU and DEA benefits was granted, with the effective date set to January 21, 2021.

The VA's decision to remand the case means they will re-evaluate whether the overpayment of $60,102.58 was valid and properly calculated.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's chronic back pain, stating that it did not manifest to a compensable degree within the presumptive period and was not related to service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for a compensable disability rating for PCOS and service connection for jaw pain, TMJ disability, bruxism, muscle spasms/muscle pain.

The appeal for payment of non-VA medical services from April 1, 2020, to April 30, 2020, was dismissed because the claim was already approved administratively.

The veteran's appeal for service connection of a mental health condition was dismissed because the veteran withdrew the appeal.

The Board denied dependency benefits for the Veteran's stepdaughter, son, and daughter due to lack of required information and timely claims.

The veteran's attorney is eligible for direct payment of fees based on past due benefits awarded from an April 2023 rating decision.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for limitations in both thighs due to insufficient evidence of functional loss.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of a right hip disorder because the VA examination was inadequate and private treatment records were not obtained.