Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board granted service connection for stroke residuals, secondary to right knee degenerative arthritis, on a causation basis.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of June 10, 2024, for the increased 70 percent rating for an acquired psychiatric disability but denied an earlier effective date for DEA based on permanent and total disability status.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial rating greater than 10 percent for temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ) as the evidence did not show a vertical inter-incisal opening measured between 21 to 29 mm even when considering flare-ups or dietary restrictions.

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

The appeal for service connection for left rotator cuff syndrome was dismissed due to the untimeliness of the Board Appeal request.

The appeal for eligibility for benefits under the VA's Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers is dismissed due to the death of the co-applicant, who was applying to be the Primary Family Caregiver.

The Board granted service connection for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

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

The Board granted a 10 percent rating for the Veteran's left eye condition based on documented incapacitating episodes requiring treatment visits during the past 12 months.

The Board remands the claim for service connection of a lung disability, claimed as pulmonary fibrosis, for further development and evidence review.

The Veteran is entitled to payment or reimbursement of non-VA nursing home care provided from April 18, 2023 to July 28, 2023.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for female sexual arousal disorder to correct a duty to assist error by scheduling an appropriate VA examination.

The Board granted service connection for complete hysterectomy, finding the evidence to be in approximate balance as to whether it is related to the Veteran's military service.

The appeal for eligibility for benefits under the VA's PCAFC is remanded due to a pre-decisional duty-to-assist error.

The Board granted service connection for a back disability and right elbow tendonitis, but remanded the claim for a left hip disability.

The appeal regarding an earlier effective date for service connection of schizophrenia was dismissed due to untimeliness, and the Veteran is not eligible for financial assistance for an automobile or adaptive equipment.

The Board granted an effective date of November 9, 2017 for a total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) and basic eligibility to Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA).

The appeal for service connection for residuals of a Covid disability was dismissed due to the untimely filing of a notice of disagreement. The claim for amyloidosis is remanded for further development.

The Board remands the matter for a medical opinion to determine if the Veteran is in need of personal care services and whether he has a need for supervision, protection, or instruction.

The appeal concerning the issues of entitlement to higher evaluations for left knee disability and entitlement to special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance/housebound is dismissed.