Other conditions decisions — 2025

The appeal for special monthly compensation and aid and attendance allowance was withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for specially adapted housing and special home adaptation due to not meeting the criteria.

The Board remands the claim for a new medical determination considering all medical information of record to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Board granted an effective date of May 1, 2016 for dependent and indemnity compensation (DIC) based on the appellant's claim with SSA in 2016.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for recognition as the Veteran's surviving spouse and accrued benefits due to the invalidity of their marriage at the time of the Veteran's death.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for his right long finger disability, as the evidence did not support an increase.

The Board denied a compensable rating for service-connected lipomatosis but granted a 10 percent rating for scars of the right lower extremity associated with lipomatosis. The claims for service connection for granulomatous lung disease and upper respiratory issues were remanded.

The appeal was granted in part, amending the effective date of the discontinuance of TDIU and DEA benefits to August 1, 2024.

The Board granted a 70 percent rating for the Veteran's panic disorder with agoraphobia and insomnia disorder, as well as a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board grants service connection for a mental health disability, as currently diagnosed, based on traumatic experiences during active military service.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for left and right hand crepitus arthritis of hands and fingers due to a need for an adequate medical opinion.

The appeal of the proposed decrease in evaluation for posttraumatic stress disorder with major depressive disorder and anxiety disorder was dismissed as a matter of law.

The Board granted service connection for a skin condition but denied service connection for alopecia (hair loss).

The Board denied service connection for compromised immune system and sinus disability due to the Veteran's failure to report for scheduled VA examinations without good cause.

The Board remands the claims for a temporary total disability rating and service connection for left breast cancer as secondary to fibrocystic breast disease due to an inadequate medical opinion.

The Board remands the claim for a TDIU on an extraschedular basis to the AOJ for further development.

The Board granted the Veteran's appeal for Chapter 30 educational assistance benefits, subject to a statutory cap of 48 months of aggregate benefits.

The appeal for service connection for left eye retinal artery branch occlusion was dismissed as the veteran withdrew it on March 10, 2025.

The appeal is remanded 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 for an earlier effective date for TDIU was dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his request.