Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board denied eligibility for the direct payment of attorney fees based on past-due benefits awarded in a February 2024 Rating Decision.

The appeal was granted as the overpayment of DEA educational assistance benefits in the total calculated amount of $136.50 was improperly created and not valid.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for VR&E benefits under Chapter 31 due to a lack of a serious employment handicap and the infeasibility of achieving a vocational goal given his disabilities.

The appeal for a higher level of special monthly compensation based on the need of regular aid and attendance is dismissed as there has been a full grant of benefits sought.

The Board denied service connection for malignant fibrous histiocytoma as it was not aggravated by the Veteran's service-connected obstructive sleep apnea.

The appeal was dismissed as it was not timely filed and no good cause was shown for the late filing.

The Board remands the issue of eligibility for enrollment in the PCAFC to obtain an opinion on whether it is in the best interest of the Veteran to participate in the program, as the previous decision was found inadequate.

The Board restored the 20 percent rating for left thigh impairment and the 10 percent rating for left hip limitation of extension, finding that the reductions were improper.

The appeal for compensation under 38 USC 1151 for complications post cataract surgery in the left eye is remanded to obtain additional evidence.

The Board granted a 10 percent rating for the Veteran's residuals of a cholecystectomy, based on intermittent abdominal pain and diarrhea characterized by one to two watery bowel movements per day.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance, as there was no evidence that he required regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disability.

The appeal for an earlier effective date for the 100 percent rating for PTSD was denied as a matter of law.

The Board granted service connection for genital herpes, finding that the Veteran's symptoms had their initial onset during her active-duty service.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for a waiver of recovery of an overpayment in the amount of $4,737.34.

The Board remands the matter for an additional addendum opinion to determine whether any associated exceptional or unusual disability is associated with the Veteran's porphyria cutanea tarda.

The Board denied an effective date earlier than December 4, 2017, for the award of a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board remands the claims for service connection for a gastrointestinal condition and entitlement to TDIU due to missing or destroyed service treatment records, requiring additional development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating for individual unemployability (TDIU) during the period prior to December 7, 2016.

The Board remands the appeal for a new medical opinion to address whether the Veteran's gastrointestinal cancer is related to his military service, including asbestos exposure.

The Veteran withdrew the appeals for service connection for right ear hearing loss and an earlier effective date for a TDIU, thus they are dismissed.