Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board granted a 30 percent rating for ulcerative colitis, finding that the Veteran's symptoms most closely approximate moderately severe ulcerative colitis with frequent exacerbations.

The Board denied the Appellant's claim for recognition as the Veteran's surviving spouse, which would have allowed her to receive VA DIC, survivor's pension, or accrued benefits.

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

The Board denied higher disability ratings for right and left lower extremity peripheral artery disease, as the evidence did not support a higher rating based on the severity of the conditions.

The Veteran is granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to his service-connected right upper extremity disabilities, which prevent him from performing any substantially gainful occupation.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hydronephrosis, finding that it was not caused by or aggravated by her service-connected cystitis.

The Veteran's individual unemployability (TDIU) was granted effective March 5, 2024.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of the Veteran's cause of death, citing the PACT Act and the requirement that claims be filed within one year of its enactment.

The Board granted restoration of the 10 percent disability rating for right and left thigh impairments under DC 5253, effective May 16, 2023. The reduction in these ratings was not supported by evidence.

The Board granted service connection for a neurobehavioral condition, to include toxic brain syndrome and an acquired mental condition, as due to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Board remands the claim for eligibility for PCAFC benefits due to a pre-decisional error in the November 2019 decision.

The Board denied the Veteran's eligibility for benefits under the PCAFC because he does not have a serious injury incurred or aggravated in the line of duty in active military service.

The Veteran's right and left foot injuries were rated at 10 percent prior to December 16, 2015, but a higher rating of 20 percent was granted for the left foot starting from that date. The claim for TDIU was denied.

The Board remands the Veteran's claim for eligibility to enroll in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) due to insufficient evidence and a need for a more detailed medical opinion.

The Veteran is granted a higher rate of special monthly compensation (SMC) at the rate authorized under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(m).

The Board remands the claim for a higher rating for sleep disturbance to correct an error in the duty to assist, specifically whether the Veteran's sleep disturbance symptoms are controlled by continuous medication.

The appeal for a survivor's pension was dismissed due to non-compliance with essential claims-processing rules.

The Board granted an effective date of February 20, 2023, for the award of a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU), but no earlier.

The Board remands the Veteran's application for enrollment in the PCAFC, finding that the previous determination denying eligibility was in error and that the Veteran meets the criteria for needing personal care services.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for recognition of J.H. and C.H. as his dependent children for VA purposes, finding that there was no legal basis to recognize them as such due to lack of adoption or other legal relationship.