Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for service connection for left elbow lateral and medial tendinitis impairment, as no communication indicating intent to claim this condition prior to October 10, 2001 was found.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death as new and relevant evidence was not received.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to additional VR&E benefits, other than employment services, for correction of a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Board granted an effective date of March 22, 2023, for the award of a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board remands the matter to obtain an adequate medical opinion regarding the Veteran's eligibility for enrollment in the PCAFC.

The Board remands the case for a more detailed and thoroughly explained medical opinion regarding the Veteran's eligibility for enrollment in VA's PCAFC.

The Board granted a 100 percent disability rating for bowel incontinence following sacral nerve injury with an effective date of September 22, 2022 and special monthly compensation based on statutory housebound criteria.

The Board denied service connection for Raynaud's disease as the evidence did not support a causal relationship between the condition and the Veteran's military service.

The appeal concerning eligibility for the PCAFC is remanded due to errors in the original denial letters and a need to determine if the Veteran qualifies for personal care services as outlined in 38 U.S.C. § 1720G(a)(2)(C)(ii)-(iii).

The appeal for eligibility to enroll in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) was withdrawn by the Veteran and is therefore dismissed.

The appeal for eligibility for direct payment of attorney fees based on past-due benefits was dismissed due to the Veteran's death and a subsequent withdrawal of the appeal by the appellant.

The appeal for an increased disability rating in excess of 20 percent for bilateral iatrogenic ectropion of the lower eyelids was dismissed due to a concurrent election for review.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to service connection for tooth decay and gum disease due to a pre-decisional duty-to-assist error regarding proper notification for an examination.

The Board granted service connection for metastatic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma and rectal adenocarcinoma, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran. The claims for tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, and hypertension were remanded.

The appeal for payment of non-VA medical services provided by Community Medical Center on May 10, 2021, is dismissed due to lack of jurisdiction.

The appeal for benefits under the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregiver (PCAFC) was dismissed due to an impermissible concurrent election of review options.

The Board remands the matter to conduct an audit of the Veteran's VA disability compensation benefits for the period from March 1, 2023 to January 5, 2024 to determine if there were two debts established based on fugitive felon status.

The Board remands the case to ensure necessary efforts are undertaken by VA to obtain the Veteran's outstanding service and personnel records from her periods of reserve service, and to obtain an addendum VA medical opinion regarding the Veteran's adenomyosis.

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of all claims, including those for service connection for asthma/pulmonary fibrosis and hypertension.

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of all claims except his hypertension claim, which is not part of this specific appeal.