Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Veteran's service-connected hearing loss and tinnitus have rendered him unable to maintain regular, substantially gainful employment consistent with his education and experience.

The Board granted service connection for atypical chest pain, including atrial fibrillation, as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board remands the claim for a medical opinion to determine if the Veteran is in need of personal care services due to an inability to perform activities of daily living or a need for supervision, protection, or instruction.

The Board remands the issue of eligibility for enrollment in the PCAFC to provide adequate notice and an additional opinion on whether it is in the best interest of the Veteran to participate in the program.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for right and left foot gout to correct duty to assist errors.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for service connection for back pain under Chapter 17 of Title 38, United States Code.

The Board dismissed the duplicative appeals for various claims, including an earlier effective date for PTSD and different levels of special monthly compensation.

The Board granted service connection for dry eye syndrome of the left and right eye, finding that it is proximately due to the Veteran's service-connected allergic rhinitis.

The Board denied service connection for back pain stiffness and denied increased ratings for the Veteran's bilateral hip disabilities, but granted a 10 percent rating for limitation of adduction in both hips.

The Board remands the claim for an adequate medical opinion from the Centralized Eligibility and Appeals Team (CEAT) to address eligibility for enrollment in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC).

The Board finds that the appellant is competent to handle the disbursement of VA funds.

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

The Board remands the claims for further development, including obtaining a more detailed medical opinion and providing proper notice to the Veteran.

The Board granted service connection for cellulitis, finding that the evidence is at least in relative equipoise regarding whether the Veteran's condition is related to his service.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability (TDIU) as his service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board granted eligibility to agent fees based on past-due benefits awarded in a January 2022 rating decision.

The appeal for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance and housebound status has been withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for reimbursement of burial transportation expenses as the Veteran did not meet the eligibility criteria.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date and remanded the issue of entitlement to a compensable rating for eustachian tube dysfunction.

The Board denied the Veteran's eligibility to enroll in the PCAFC program as he does not meet the criteria for needing personal care services due to an inability to perform activities of daily living or a need for supervision, protection, or instruction.