Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board denied an increased initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for a lesion of the left upper extremity ulnar nerve, finding that the Veteran's condition was only mildly impaired.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal to recognize his mother-in-law, M.R., as a dependent parent for VA compensation purposes.

The Board denied an increased rating for reactive airway disease and remanded the issue of service connection for insomnia.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities cause loss of use of one or both feet, and he is granted an allowance for an automobile or other conveyance and adaptive equipment.

The Board denied an effective date prior to February 1, 2023 for a TDIU based on the Veteran's PTSD.

The Board is remanding the claim to correct a pre-decisional error and for further development, specifically focusing on whether the Veteran has a need for personal care services based on 'a need for supervision or protection based on symptoms or residuals of neurological or other impairment or injury' as required by 38 U.S.C. § 1720G(a)(2)(C)(ii).

The Board denied an earlier effective date for service connection for diabetes mellitus, as the Veteran's claim was not received within one year of separation from active duty.

The Veteran is found competent to handle the disbursement of VA funds.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the award of service connection for status post right thumb fracture, as the earliest non-final claim was filed on July 12, 2022.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeal as it sought to challenge a VA medical determination, which is outside the jurisdiction of the Board.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death and VA survivor benefits on behalf of B.D. and E.D., as these matters are inextricably intertwined.

The Board remands the case to ensure that all evidence of record is considered in determining eligibility for enrollment in VA's PCAFC program.

The Board denied the Appellant's claim for recognition as the Veteran's surviving spouse, finding no valid marriage under applicable laws.

The Board remands the matter to provide adequate notice and an adequate decision, as there are missing documents in the claim file that prevent a proper review.

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

The Board remands the matter to provide adequate notice of what evidence is required to substantiate the appellant's claim, including relevant laws and regulations.

The appeal challenging the removal of the Veteran's spouse from his VA disability compensation award is granted, and she is restored to the award effective April 21, 2023.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to a procedural defect in the filing of his Notice of Disagreement.

The Board granted the motion to vacate its decision denying entitlement to a TDIU from June 4, 2022, due to denial of due process.

The Board denied an increased evaluation in excess of 40 percent for the Veteran's status post epigastric herniorrhaphy, as the evidence did not support a finding that the condition met the criteria for a higher rating.