Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board granted service connection for the Veteran's cause of death, glioblastoma multiforme, due to presumed exposure to herbicides during active service.

The Board remands the claim for a new opinion to determine if the Veteran's squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue is related to his military service, including presumed herbicide exposure/Agent Orange.

The appeal is remanded to obtain a medical opinion and properly consider the Veteran's eligibility for benefits under the PCAFC program.

The appeal for eligibility for PCAFC benefits was denied due to the death of the Veteran, as he no longer met the eligibility requirements.

The appeal to reduce the Veteran's VA disability compensation benefits for gastrointestinal disorder from 30% to 10% was dismissed because it was only a proposed action and not a final decision.

The Board remands the claim for a TDIU to obtain an opinion on the combined effects of the Veteran's service-connected disabilities on his employability.

The appeal concerning the higher ratings for the service-connected right knee disability was withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of death, invasive squamous cell carcinoma of the bladder, as it was not related to in-service radiation exposure or any other in-service disease or injury.

The Board remands the claim for a liver biopsy residuals, to include pain, under 38 USC § 1151 due to deficiencies in the previous VA examination and lack of an associated consent form.

The Board remands the matter to ensure due process is followed and there is a complete record upon which to decide the Veteran's claim for additional retroactive payment under the Concurrent Retirement and Disability Program (CRDP).

The Board remands the matter to obtain a medical opinion and issue a notice of decision on eligibility for PCAFC benefits.

The appeal for eligibility for continued benefits under VA's PCAFC was dismissed as the Veteran no longer met the current eligibility requirements, but the appellants continue to receive support and services under the program.

The appeal for eligibility for continued benefits under VA's PCAFC is dismissed due to the extension of eligibility for Legacy PCAFC participants.

The Board granted an effective date of August 4, 2020, for the grant of a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU) and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits.

The Board remands the claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for service-connected paroxysmal atrial fibrillation due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error by the AOJ.

The Board remands the claim for an adequate addendum opinion regarding service connection for the Veteran's cause of death, specifically addressing the theory that the Veteran's colon cancer was causally related to his in-service exposure to asbestos.

The Board dismissed the appeal for higher evaluations of right and left knee disabilities and a TDIU due to an improper concurrent election of review.

The Board remands the claim for additional evidence and to correct errors in the January 2024 decision on appeal.

The Board remands the claim for further development to determine whether the Veteran was unable to defray the expenses of travel on March 2, 2025.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for deep vein thrombosis of the right lower extremity to obtain an adequate medical opinion regarding its etiology.