Other conditions decisions — 2025

The issue of A.J.'s eligibility to the direct payment of attorney fees based on past-due benefits awarded in a March 2024 rating decision is dismissed.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, as a disability of service origin did not cause or contribute substantially to his death.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a left elbow condition, as there was no evidence of a current disability or that the condition began during active service.

The veteran's eligibility for CHAMPVA benefits is granted based on the evidence submitted.

The Board remands the claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for residuals of a punctured lung to ensure that complete records from Yale Medicine are associated with the claims folder.

The appellant's claim for DEA benefits in excess of 36 months was denied due to the limitations set by law and regulations.

The Board denied the veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 30 percent for idiopathic thrombocytopenia purpura (ITP) based on the medical evidence showing that his platelet count was within the range requiring only a 30 percent rating and did not meet criteria for higher ratings.

The appellant is granted special monthly pension (SMP) based on the need for regular aid and attendance, as well as nonservice-connected survivor's pension benefits.

The veteran withdrew the appeal, and the Board has no jurisdiction to review it.

The Board remands the claim for eligibility to enroll in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) due to a need for further evaluation and notification.

The Board remands the Veteran's claim for service connection for obesity to obtain an examination and opinion on whether it is related to any service-connected disabilities.

The Board granted service connection for a jaw disorder, to include TMJ and bruxism, as proximately caused by the Veteran's service-connected PTSD.

The Board remands the matter of entitlement to service connection for stomach cancer due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors, including the need to obtain VistA images and an adequate medical opinion.

The Board remands the claim for a certificate of eligibility for VA home loan benefits due to missing service records and the need for additional information.

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

The appeal for a rating in excess of 30 percent for the left eye disability and TDIU were denied.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for left and right leg varicose veins to obtain an additional medical opinion regarding their etiology, specifically addressing whether they are related to the Veteran's military service.

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

The Board remands the claim for service connection of liver cancer to obtain an adequate medical opinion that considers all toxic exposure risk activities during the Veteran's service, including presumed in-service exposure to herbicide agents and probable in-service exposure to asbestos.

The appellant's claim for an earlier effective date for the award of special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance is granted, with an effective date of July 19, 2022.