Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Veteran withdrew the appeal before a decision was made.

The Board denied an initial rating higher than 0 percent for Barrett's esophagus, as the evidence did not show dysplasia or esophageal stricture.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of May 29, 2018, for special monthly compensation (SMC) based upon housebound criteria.

The appeal concerning entitlement to a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss is dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for tremors for initial AOJ consideration based on new and relevant evidence.

The Board denied the Veteran's eligibility for benefits under the PCAFC program as he was found to be independent in all activities of daily living and did not require supervision, protection, or instruction.

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death while it was pending.

The Board denied a disability rating in excess of 50 percent for the residuals of squamous cell carcinoma of the throat, granted service connection for a dental disability as secondary to the service-connected squamous cell carcinoma, and granted a TDIU prior to February 25, 2025.

The Board granted service connection for basal cell carcinoma with residuals, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board denied an effective date prior to August 31, 2022, for the award of dependency benefits for the appellant based on permanent incapacity for self-support as a helpless child of the Veteran.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for right salpingectomy, as there is no evidence of symptoms or continuous treatment required.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an earlier effective date prior to January 23, 2020 for a 10 percent rating for hypertension and for Dependents Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits.

The Board granted service connection for gout as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus, type 2.

Eligibility for attorney fees based on past-due benefits awarded in a May 2024 rating decision is granted.

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

The Board granted service connection for a mental health condition with substance abuse disorder and granted a separate rating of 10 percent for right knee lateral instability, while denying an increased rating for the right knee.

The Board denied service connection for psoriatic arthritis and remanded the claims for tremors of all extremities, including as secondary to PTSD, and entitlement to special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance.

The appeal concerning the issue of entitlement to an effective date prior to April 9, 2020, for service connection for PTSD was withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Board remands the issue of eligibility for benefits under the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) to ensure proper notice is provided and all documents are associated with the claims file.

The Board remands the claim for a TDIU prior to May 15, 2023, on an extraschedular basis due to pre-decisional error.