Other conditions decisions — 2025

The appeal regarding the proposed reduction of disability ratings for intervertebral disc syndrome and urinary incontinence was dismissed as it pertains to a proposed rating reduction, which cannot be appealed.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for survivor pension benefits of special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance and/or housebound status due to her breast cancer operation.

The appeal for payment of the cost of non-VA emergency medical services provided from December 7 to December 8, 2019, was dismissed after administrative approval.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for an initial disability rating higher than 70 percent for insomnia disorder, finding that his symptoms did not more nearly approximate total occupational and social impairment.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding no evidence that his protein calorie malnutrition or profound dementia were related to his military service, including Agent Orange exposure.

The Board denied the Veteran's attempts to appeal rating decisions issued on February 24, 2020 and September 6, 2022 due to untimely filings.

The appeal regarding the timeliness of a waiver request for an overpayment in the amount of $2,933.45 was dismissed as it was not filed within 180 days after notification.

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's passing during its pendency.

The veteran withdrew his appeal before the Board promulgated a decision.

The Board granted an initial compensable rating of 60 percent for fibrosing mediastinitis, but no higher. The Veteran's son is now the appellant.

The appeal is remanded to correct pre-decisional duty to assist errors related to missing beneficiary travel application, denial letter, and claim history.

The Veteran's service-connected schizophrenia renders him in need of regular aid and attendance, granting special monthly compensation.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation, granting entitlement to TDIU.

The Board remands the claim for service connection of an eye disability, including diabetic retinopathy, to ensure that all theories of entitlement are adequately addressed.

The Board denied service connection for restless leg syndrome in both the right and left lower extremities, finding that there was no evidence of a nexus between the Veteran's current condition and their military service.

The appeal for service connection for memory loss was withdrawn by the Veteran, and the claim is dismissed.

The appeal regarding the earlier effective date for the award of a 10 percent evaluation for right hand strain was dismissed.

The Board denied service connection for a right hip disorder, finding no causal relationship between the in-service motor vehicle accident and the current disability.

The Board remands the Veteran's claim for service connection for a recurrent acquired bilateral eye disability due to an unresolved conflict in the record regarding his periods of active duty.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection of gastritis as secondary to a service-connected disability.