Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board denied the appellant's claims for benefits under 38 U.S.C. § 1805 and § 1815, finding that she does not have a form or manifestation of spina bifida other than spina bifida occulta, and her mother is not a Vietnam Veteran.

The Board denied an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for left thalamic and brain stem strokes, finding that the Veteran's symptoms are fully contemplated by his assigned ratings.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for a total disability evaluation due to individual unemployability (TDIU) as his service-connected disabilities alone have not prevented him from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board denied service connection for back pain, finding that the evidence does not support a link between the condition and the Veteran's active service.

The Board granted a disability rating of 60 percent for chronic vitritis and birdshot chorioretinopathy from May 13, 2018, but denied an initial disability rating in excess of 30 percent prior to that date and also denied entitlement to Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU).

The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for mood disorder prior to November 21, 2022, and a rating in excess of 70 percent from that date.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for anaphylactic shock with hives, blackouts and unconsciousness to obtain additional evidence.

The Veteran's claim for SMC based on housebound status was granted, as the evidence supports that he is substantially confined to his dwelling due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board granted payment and reimbursement for non-VA care provided from November 28, 2016, to May 23, 2017, related to a fractured left femur and DVT.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for soft tissue sarcoma (diagnosed as lipoma) to ensure a new TERA Memorandum is completed and an adequate VA opinion is obtained regarding direct service connection, secondary service connection due to lung cancer, and aggravation by lung cancer.

The appeal regarding the rating assigned for gout with bilateral degenerative arthritis of the knees, elbows, and ankles has been withdrawn by the Veteran.

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

The Board denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding no evidence that a brain tumor was related to his military service or toxic exposure at Camp Lejeune.

The Board granted the Veteran's appeal for a Level Two stipend under the PCAFC due to the need for supervision, protection, or instruction on a continuous basis.

The appeal for service connection for bilateral pes planus was dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board granted an effective date of January 20, 2021, for total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU).

The Board granted a survivor's special monthly pension (SMP) to the appellant based on her income and medical expenses.

The appeal contesting the apportionment of $800.00 of the Veteran's monthly VA disability compensation benefits to the Appellee on behalf of the Beneficiary is denied.

The appeal for attorney's fees has been withdrawn by the appellant and is therefore dismissed.