Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for VR&E benefits, and the Board dismissed the case.

The Veteran withdrew the appeal in its entirety, and the Board has no jurisdiction to review it.

The appeal for an increased apportionment amount was dismissed as the appellant withdrew her request prior to the hearing.

The appeal concerning entitlement to payment of the cost of non-VA medical services provided on August 25, 2020, has been dismissed as the issue was administratively resolved in favor of the veteran.

The Board remands the issue of eligibility to enroll in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) due to an inadequate medical opinion.

The Board remands the claim for a VA examination to determine the severity of the service-connected left hip trochanteric pain syndrome/bursitis with limitation of abduction, discounting the ameliorative effects of medication.

The Veteran withdrew the appeals for certificates of eligibility for assistance in acquiring specially adapted housing and necessary special home adaptations.

The appeal for payment of the cost for non-VA medical services provided by Hancock County Health Department on November 1, 2019, to November 26, 2019, was dismissed as it is governed by a specific dispute process with no review by the Board.

The appeal for compensation related to shin splints, bilateral was withdrawn by the Veteran and is therefore dismissed.

The Board granted service connection for neurogenic bladder, finding it to be etiologically related to the Veteran's in-service exposure to Agent Orange.

The Board granted an earlier effective date for a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability (TDIU) from January 20, 2010.

The appeal for entitlement to a total disability evaluation based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU) is dismissed because the Veteran was granted a 100 percent schedular rating and special monthly compensation at the housebound rate, which is a greater benefit than TDIU.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, from December 6, 2022, render him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board remands the claim for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's fatty liver disease is related to his service, specifically exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

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

The appeal to dispute the amount of past-due benefits from a December 2023 rating decision is dismissed.

The Board remands the claim for laryngeal cancer to conduct further development, including verifying in-service exposures and scheduling a TERA examination.

The Board granted an effective date of January 1, 2005 for the award of special monthly compensation (SMC) based on loss of use of a creative organ.

The Board denied the Veteran's eligibility for enrollment in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) as he was found to be independent and capable of performing all activities of daily living without assistance.

The appeal concerning entitlement to payment for the cost of dental services furnished by the appellant from June 2021 through November 2021 was dismissed due to the specific administrative dispute resolution process that does not allow for appellate review by the Board.