Other conditions decisions — 2025

The appeal seeking payment or reimbursement for the cost of unauthorized non-VA medical expenses incurred on February 11, 2022, under the FMP is remanded due to a need for additional evidence and an advisory medical opinion.

The Veteran is entitled to a total disability evaluation based upon individual unemployability due to his service-connected PTSD.

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

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him in need of regular aid and attendance, warranting special monthly compensation.

The veteran withdrew the appeals for an earlier effective date of service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder and for service connection for personality disorder.

The issues of entitlement to clothing allowances in calendar year 2020 for a left foot AFO blue rocker and California back brace were dismissed as there was no justiciable case or controversy.

The Board granted service connection for an esophageal condition, finding it to be a functional gastrointestinal disorder related to Persian Gulf War exposure.

The Board granted eligibility for attorney fees based on past due benefits awarded in a June 2024 rating decision.

The appeal for apportionment of the Veteran's VA disability compensation was withdrawn by the appellant and thus dismissed.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for specially adapted housing and a special home adaptation grant as he does not have any service-connected disabilities that meet the applicable criteria.

The Board granted an apportionment of 20 percent of the Veteran's monthly VA disability compensation benefits to the Appellant on behalf of the Veteran's minor biological children.

The Veteran's effective date for the grant of individual unemployability was granted as January 12, 2015.

The Board denied service connection for a left thigh disability, finding that the increase in severity during service was due to the natural progression of the disease.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for Morton's neuroma, right foot as there was no current diagnosis of this condition related to an event, injury, or disease during service.

The Board remands the Veteran's claim for service connection for esophageal cancer to obtain an updated medical opinion, as the previous VA examination was found inadequate.

The appeal concerning a higher rating for right wrist posttraumatic arthritis with scaphoid non-union advanced collapse and De Quervain's tenosynovitis was withdrawn by the appellant.

The appeal for an earlier effective date for the award of an increased rating for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Board granted an initial 20 percent rating for service-connected dry eyes from August 10, 2022.

The Board remands the claim for a new medical opinion to address whether the Veteran's current back disability is related to service, including multiple in-service injuries.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an initial rating in excess of 0 percent for left and right foot hammer toes and mallet toes, as the evidence did not show hammer toe in all toes on either foot.