Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board remands the claim for further development to correct duty to assist errors related to obtaining adequate medical opinions regarding the Veteran's cause of death.

The Board remands the claim for eligibility to enroll in the PCAFC due to inadequate notice of the basis for denial, requiring a medical opinion and proper notification.

The appeal is dismissed as the Veteran became eligible to enroll in VA health care after a December 2021 rating decision awarded compensation for several service-connected disabilities.

The appeal regarding the Veteran's competency to handle disbursement of funds is dismissed as there is no remaining case or controversy.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability, finding that her service-connected disabilities did not prevent her from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another person due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board granted service connection for a skin disability, finding that the evidence supports an etiological relationship to in-service herbicide exposure.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for an esophageal condition and a bilateral leg disability due to insufficient evidence, requiring new VA examinations.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions have prevented him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment, granting a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The Board denied increased ratings for right and left shin splints, as the evidence did not support a rating greater than 10 percent.

The Board remands the case to obtain additional evidence and ensure compliance with prior remand directives.

The Board granted service connection for immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) based on the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents during his service in Vietnam.

The Board remands the claim for service connection of a bilateral eye condition other than dry eye syndrome to ensure compliance with previous directives, including obtaining an addendum opinion that addresses the likely etiology of the claimed conditions.

The Board granted service connection for a low platelet disability, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran based on his conceded exposure to herbicide agents during service.

The Board denied a higher rating for the Veteran's left Achilles tendon rupture status post repair and granted separate ratings for the group XI muscle injury.

The Board denied entitlement to a total disability due to individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to September 15, 2017, as the Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not preclude him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The appeal for service connection for a cholesterol disorder was dismissed by the Veteran.

The Board granted service connection for right leg chemical burn residuals, resolving reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor.

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's attorney revoking his representation without providing good cause.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to service connection for sterility, as there has not been substantial compliance with previous remand directives.