Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board denied service connection for a personality disorder with severe alcohol use disorder. The Veteran's personality disorder is considered a congenital defect and not subject to service connection.

The veteran's appeal for a higher rating was dismissed because the veteran withdrew the appeal.

The veteran is granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and assistance from April 20, 2019, to April 19, 2020.

The Board remanded the issue of whether the Veteran's means test eligibility category change for income year 2020 was proper. The Board needs to obtain all missing documents related to this appeal.

The veteran's claim for service connection for neuroendocrine carcinoma located in the liver is granted. The decision is based on presumptive exposure to herbicide agents during active service in Vietnam.

The veteran's surviving spouse is granted Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) effective March 18, 2019. The decision was based on the evidence submitted at that time, including the Veteran's death certificate.

The veteran was granted specially adapted housing but denied special home adaptation.

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

The Board denied the veteran's request for an additional clothing allowance for his power wheelchair in 2023 because there was no evidence that the wheelchair tended to wear out or tear his clothing.

The veteran's claim for specially adapted housing (SAH) was granted, but the claim for special home adaptation (SHA) was dismissed as moot.

The appeal for a compensable rating for the veteran's left hip femoral neck stress fracture has been remanded. The Board found that the VA did not notify the veteran of their right to a pre-decisional hearing before making a decision.

The veteran's claim for service connection for alcohol use disorder was granted, but the claim for drug use disorder was denied.

The Board granted the appeal and will docket the original VA Form 10182 for a future hearing. The May 31, 2023, VA Form 10182 will be dismissed as moot.

The veteran is granted a 30 percent rating for esophageal stricture. The decision is based on evidence showing moderate symptoms.

The Board denied the appellant's request for substitution of claimant because it was filed more than one year after the Veteran's death, as required by law.

The appeal for a higher rating for chronic esophagitis was dismissed because the veteran withdrew it.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to their death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board has remanded the claim for a new retrospective medical opinion regarding the Veteran's service-connected epidermophytosis with rash on left hand due to inadequate compliance with previous remand instructions.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient information and missing documentation, including an Explanation of Benefits (EOB) from the Veteran's other insurance provider. The Veteran is asked to provide this document so that the claim can be processed.

The Veteran's vascular malformation of left scrotum, buttock, and thigh was not productive of persistent edema or stasis pigmentation with ulceration prior to November 13, 2023.,On or after November 13, 2023, the Veteran's condition did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.