Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board granted service connection for Adenocarcinoma of the prostate, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran based on his claimed radiation exposure during active duty.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the award of service connection for a total hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy and special monthly compensation (SMC) based on loss of use of a creative organ, as there is no legal basis to assign an earlier effective date.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for brachial plexus injury, finding that the evidence does not support the contention that the injury occurred during a scheduled IDT.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for lymphoma as there was no evidence of a current diagnosis.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to service connection for gastroparesis with motility due to an inadequate medical opinion and a need to obtain private treatment records.

The Board remands the claim for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is related to his service.

The Veteran's eligibility for VA home loan guaranty benefits is granted based on his service-connected asthma and the exception to the minimum duration of service requirement.

The Board granted service connection for a skin condition, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran's claim that his skin condition is related to exposure to toxic chemicals during active service.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for cause of death due to new and relevant evidence being received.

The Board granted a waiver of recovery for an overpayment of $9,681.62 but denied the same for an overpayment of $2,428.00.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a sleep disability due to the lack of evidence showing a current diagnosis.

The Board granted service connection for cancer of the small intestine and basal cell carcinoma, finding that both conditions are directly related to in-service exposure to herbicide agents.

The Veteran's VA disability compensation was granted an apportionment in the amount of the additional dependency benefits for the minor child, F.G., as he is not reasonably discharging his responsibilities to his dependent and the appellant experiences hardship.

The Board denied service connection for emphysema and pulmonary fibrosis as the evidence did not support a causal relationship between these conditions and the Veteran's military service, including presumed exposure to herbicide agents or burn pits.

The Board granted an effective date of March 7, 2013 for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to the Veteran's PTSD.

The appeal for eligibility for benefits under the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) associated with an October 2024 application is dismissed.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for a gallbladder condition as secondary to coronary artery bypass graft, due to the inextricable interwoven nature of the claims.

The Board granted service connection for myelodysplastic syndrome, finding that the Veteran had presumptive exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Board remands the issues of entitlement to an evaluation greater than 30 percent for severe incomplete paralysis common and superficial peroneal nerves, to include a separate evaluation for neuritis or neuralgia, and entitlement to an evaluation greater than 20 percent for muscle group XVII injury of the left buttock for additional evidentiary development.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance, as it is inextricably intertwined with a pending claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea.