Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board remands the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death to obtain a new VA opinion considering the appellant's submitted favorable medical and scientific literature.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for higher initial ratings and special monthly compensation.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an earlier effective date for additional dependency compensation for his spouse and minor children, as proof of dependents was not received within one year from the date of notification of the 30 percent combined disability rating.

The Board granted an effective date of May 9, 2020, for the award of a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) and DEA benefits.

The appeal for a rating in excess of 0 percent for the service-connected right hip disability was withdrawn by the Veteran through his authorized representative.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for burial benefits in a VA national cemetery due to the Veteran not meeting the required minimum period of continuous active duty service.

The appeal concerning the issues of entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus was withdrawn by the appellant before a decision was promulgated.

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death while it was pending.

The Board remands the matter to adjudicate whether an overpayment in the amount of $19,585.20 was properly created.

The Board remands the matter to ensure that the Veteran's complete loan guaranty file has been obtained and associated with the claims file prior to adjudication on the merits.

The appeal was dismissed due to the untimely filing of the Notice of Disagreement.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for basic eligibility for VA loan guaranty benefits due to discharge from active duty service due to homosexual conduct.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for panic disorder due to an inadequate VA examination.

The Board denied entitlement to a rating in excess of 30 percent for adjustment disorder with depressed mood, finding that the Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board remands the matter for an adequate VA examination to determine the current severity of the Veteran's eosinophilic esophagitis.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death and basic eligibility to DEA benefits, as the evidence did not support an effective date prior to October 15, 2024.

The Board remands the claim for further development to determine if the Veteran was unable to defray the expenses of travel on May 28, 2025.

The Board granted a 40 percent rating for the left hand tremor from June 19, 2014 and denied a rating in excess of 50 percent for the right hand tremor for the entire appeal period.

The Board granted service connection for a right hip disability, diagnosed as right hip strain, resolving reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor.

The Board remands the issues of service connection for a colon disability and an eye disability due to insufficient evidence.