Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board denied service connection for residuals of an in-service electric shock accident, including decreased motor skills and a cognitive disorder.

The Board remands the claim for a new medical opinion addressing direct service connection regarding the Veteran's right thumb disability.

The Board remands the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right eye disability to obtain additional evidence and an adequate medical opinion.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of June 6, 2017, for the award of service connection for right hip iliotibial band syndrome with limitation of adduction, flexion, and extension.

The Board remands the issues of an initial rating for unspecified depressive disorder, and effective dates for TDIU and DEA due to a failure to obtain relevant private treatment records.

The appeal concerning the contractual payment rate for home health services furnished by a vendor to a veteran was dismissed due to an exclusive administrative dispute resolution process.

The Board remands the matter to correct pre-decisional errors in its efforts to fulfill its duty to assist the appellant with the development of his claim.

The Board granted an apportionment in favor of the appellant for J.R., G.R., and A.R., prior to August 1, 2023.

The appeal for a refund of Montgomery GI Bill (Chapter 30) contributions made during service was dismissed as the Veteran received a proportional refund.

The Board granted an effective date of April 8, 2021, for the award of special monthly pension based on the need for regular aid and attendance (SMP-AA).

The Board dismissed the appeal for service connection of myositis as it was already granted in a May 2025 rating decision.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for sleep disturbances to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The appeal regarding the eligibility for direct payment of attorney fees based on past-due benefits is remanded to provide corrective notice and clarify the amount of past-due benefits in question.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of November 1, 2022, for the termination of the apportionment of the Veteran's VA compensation benefits.

The Board denied service connection for essential tremors, basal cell carcinoma, gallbladder disability, and pancreas disability. The essential tremors were not related to herbicide exposure or other in-service causes.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that there was no evidence linking his pancreatic cancer to his military service or any service-connected disabilities.

The Board remands the claim for VA educational assistance benefits, under Chapter 1606, to correct a duty to assist error.

The Veteran's condition met the criteria for special monthly compensation (SMC) due to the need for aid and attendance since November 7, 2014.

The Board remands the claim for further development, including verification of the Veteran's period of service from August 2005 to February 2006 and recalculation of the rate of payment in accordance with changes made by the Forever GI Bill.

The Board dismissed various claims for higher disability ratings and earlier effective dates, as there remains no case or controversy at the Board level.