Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for arthritis and an elbow condition, as there was no current diagnosis of these conditions during or near the time of his claim.

The appeal was dismissed as the Board is barred by res judicata from adjudicating the issues of a higher rating for PTSD and TDIU.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of January 9, 2012 for a 70 percent rating for PTSD and November 17, 2018 for TDIU.

The appeal concerning the initial compensable rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae was withdrawn by the appellant before a decision was made.

The Board remands the claim for a new medical opinion and to obtain additional private treatment records, as the August 2021 CEAT decision is legally inadequate.

The Board remands the case for a VA examination to assess the functional impact of the Veteran's service-connected major depressive disorder with alcohol use disorder and stimulant use disorder on his ability to obtain and maintain substantially gainful employment.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for basal cell carcinomas and multiple actinic keratoses to obtain a new medical opinion addressing the Veteran's in-service sun exposure and post-service radiation exposure.

The Board remands the matter for an addendum opinion to clarify the diagnosis and provide a nexus opinion regarding the Veteran's left eye disability, including whether it is related to his in-service injury.

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death before a decision could be made.

The Board denied the appellant's eligibility for direct payment of attorney fees from past due benefits awarded in a January 2024 rating decision granting an increased 10 percent rating for hearing loss.

The Veteran withdrew her appeals for an increased rating for tinnitus and service connection for bilateral hearing loss during a June 2025 Board hearing, resulting in the dismissal of these claims.

The Board dismissed the claim for entitlement to a total disability evaluation based on individual unemployability (TDIU) as moot.

The Board remands the appeal concerning eligibility for PCAFC due to an inadequate review and the need for additional evidence regarding whether it is in the best interest of the Veteran to participate in the program.

The Veteran's appeal for a waiver of the overpayment of VA compensation benefits was denied as it was not timely filed.

The appeal concerning entitlement to payment for the cost of non-VA dental care provided on August 2, 2021, has been resolved in full by administrative action; the appeal is moot.

The Board denied dependent and indemnity compensation (DIC) for the Veteran's death, as there was no evidence of a service-connected disability that was related to or caused the Veteran's hypertensive heart disease.

The Board granted compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for decreased sensation of the skin of the lower abdomen, gastroparesis, and hernia due to VA treatment in December 2008.

The appeal of a proposal to reduce the disability rating from 100 percent to 60 percent for brain tumor was dismissed as it was premature and not an appealable decision.

The Board remands the Veteran's claim for service connection for stomach ulcers to correct errors in satisfying VA's duty to assist and statutory duties under the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022 (PACT Act).

The Board denied the Appellant's claim for nonservice-connected burial benefits as there was no evidence that the Veteran had any disability for which service connection had been granted during his lifetime, and he did not pass away as a result of a service-connected disability.