Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board denied the appellant's claims for recognition as a substituted claimant and nonservice-connected burial benefits due to not meeting eligibility requirements.

The appeal for service connection for a neck disability has been withdrawn and dismissed.

The Board denied service connection for a testicular cyst and an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for thoracolumbar strain.

The Board granted the restoration of a 50 percent disability rating for bilateral postoperative gynecomastia, finding no clear and unmistakable error in the previous decision.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to VR&E benefits for an initial evaluation and a comprehensive independent living assessment.

The veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection and rating increase for GERD-related conditions, including NAFL.

The Board denied an increased rating for TMJ and bilateral shin splints, as the evidence did not support a higher disability rating based on the current severity of the conditions.

The veteran's appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) was withdrawn during the hearing, as he is currently working.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an increased disability evaluation for hypogonadism, finding that the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 10 percent.

The appeal for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical services was dismissed due to the improper claimant filing a Notice of Disagreement.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for left and right hip strains, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that his atherosclerotic and hypertensive cardiovascular disease was caused by his service-connected disabilities.

The Board remands the claim for service connection of a tooth and gum condition due to in-service trauma, as further evidence is needed.

The Board granted service connection for Bell's palsy, finding it to be related to the Veteran's service-connected painful scar over the left eyebrow.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for the award of a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU), finding that May 28, 2014 was the proper effective date.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for enlarged prostate and pseudoaneurysm due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, as heart failure was not shown to be related to his military service, including presumed exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Board remands the issue of service connection for essential tremors secondary to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune and other issues for further development.

The Board denied the Veteran's eligibility for benefits under the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC), as he was found not to be in need of personal care services due to an inability to perform activities of daily living or a need for supervision, protection, or instruction.

The Board denied the appeal to readjudicate the issue of timeliness of a notice of disagreement received on April 10, 1996.