Other conditions decisions — 2025

The appeal for an initial rating in excess of 70 percent for unspecified trauma and stressor related disorder was dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board remands the claim to obtain a complete accounting and audit of the Veteran's VA compensation and military retirement pay for the period from December 1, 2022 to May 1, 2023.

The Veteran withdrew her appeal before the Board made a decision, and therefore the appeal is dismissed.

The Board remands the case to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error related to obtaining relevant medical records.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for allergies, finding no evidence of a current diagnosis and that the Veteran does not have a disability related to his service.

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.

The appeal for reimbursement or payment of non-VA ambulance services provided on June 24, 2020, was withdrawn by the appellant.

The Veteran was granted an effective date of August 29, 2022 for the award of service connection for chest pain and shortness of breath but denied an earlier effective date for abdominal pain. Hemochromatosis remains under review.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for bilateral big toe hallux rigidus to schedule a VA examination due to an AOJ error in failing to contact the prison warden.

The Veteran's temporary total rating for convalescence from April 1, 2024, to May 7, 2024, was granted due to the need for continued recovery following surgery.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for restless leg syndrome of both lower extremities as more evidence is needed to determine if the Veteran's condition is secondary to his service-connected traumatic brain injury.

The appeal for eligibility for benefits under the PCAFC is dismissed as duplicative.

The Board denied payment for non-emergency dental services provided to the Veteran on May 11, 2020, due to lack of VA authorization.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for a pulmonary disorder, claimed as breathing difficulties, and coughing and throat irritation due to insufficient evidence.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for varicose veins of the feet, legs, and left testicle to obtain an adequate VA medical opinion regarding the Veteran's condition.

The Board granted a rating of 100 percent for gouty arthritis since April 8, 2008, and denied an initial rating in excess of 60 percent prior to that date.

The Board granted a higher initial rating of 10 percent for the Veteran's right foot strain, finding it to be a moderate severity injury.

The appellant is entitled to payment of accrued benefits in the amount of $34,000.00 for expenses related to the surviving spouse's last sickness.

The Board remands the case to correct an error in satisfying a regulatory or statutory duty regarding apportionment payments.

The Board granted an effective date of January 29, 2021, for entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) and eligibility for Dependents Educational Assistance (DEA) under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 35.