Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board denied service connection for colon cancer and lymph gland disability as they were not caused by active service, including exposure to herbicides.

The Board granted an initial disability rating of 60 percent for a residuals of a stroke including a neurological disability of the upper left extremity and 40 percent for a residuals of a stroke including a neurological disability of the lower left extremity, effective August 1, 2016.

The Board granted a separate initial rating of 10 percent for splenectomy residuals, to include fatigue and weak stomach muscles, soreness in epigastric abdomen, and epigastric pain, effective from November 28, 2012. The claim for an increased rating higher than 20 percent for the primary condition was denied.

The Board granted a 40 percent rating for left hip limitation of flexion and a 10 percent rating for left hip limitation of extension, effective March 19, 2014. The 20 percent rating for left hip limitation of abduction was denied.

The Board granted payment or reimbursement of non-VA care provided on April 3, 2020, for the Veteran's condition, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board granted restoration of a separate 30 percent rating for insomnia, effective March 22, 2023.

The Board remands the matter to adjudicate whether the overpayment was properly created, and if not, to address the Veteran's waiver request.

The veteran withdrew the appeal, and there are no specific errors of fact or law for appellate consideration.

The Board granted service connection for a cerebrospinal fluid leak and resulting residuals, to include subdural hematoma and headaches, due to in-service exposure to contaminated drinking water at Camp Lejeune.

The Board remands the matter to request the Veteran's UH022-2405 History Report for FY 2023 from DFAS and calculate the exact amount of her overpayment.

The Board granted payment or reimbursement of non-VA care provided on April 3, 2020, for the Veteran's condition, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board remands the claim for an acquired psychological disorder, to include panic disorder, as the August 2023 VA examination is found inadequate and a new examination is required.

The Board remands the Veteran's increased rating claims for a review of new evidence, including a June 2024 VA examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for right hand ring trigger finger, as there is no diagnostic criteria to support a compensable rating.

The Board remands the claims for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance and housebound criteria due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Board granted a waiver of recovery of the overpayment of VA pension benefits in the amount of $11,280.20 due to undue hardship and defeat of the purpose of the benefit.

The apportionment of the Veteran's VA disability compensation benefits to Miquel W. Phillips, in the amount of $530.00 per month beginning October 1, 2022, was proper and the Veteran's appeal to terminate the apportionment is denied.

The Board remands the issue of eligibility for enrollment in the PCAFC due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors, including an inadequate medical opinion and insufficient notice.

The Board remands the claim for further development to ensure compliance with due process requirements and provide a proper decision notice.

The Board granted recognition of D.G. as the Veteran's dependent spouse for VA purposes based on sufficient evidence provided.