Other conditions decisions — 2025

The appeal for a compensable evaluation for the service-connected right great toe ingrown toenail was denied as the Veteran's condition did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Board granted service connection for a sleep disorder, to include SDB and OSA as secondary to major depressive disorder (MDD), and a cardiovascular disability as secondary to MDD. Additionally, the Veteran was granted a rating of 70 percent for his MDD from November 2, 2022.

The Board denied service connection for insomnia as there is no competent evidence of a current diagnosis of insomnia, and any sleep disturbances are found to be symptoms of the Veteran's service-connected PTSD.

The appeal for payment of medical expenses incurred on January 29, 2021, at the Loveland Surgery Center under CHAMPVA is dismissed as the claim was administratively resolved in favor of the Veteran.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for muscle pain due to a lack of evidence showing a current disability and no functional impairment. The joint pain claim was remanded for further development.

The Board remands the claim for an adequate opinion which addresses the Veteran's contentions and discusses his medical treatment records.

The appeal regarding the proposed reduction in the rating for service-connected nephrolithiasis was dismissed due to lack of a final action that can be appealed.

The Board granted service connection for constrictive bronchiolitis under the PACT Act, but denied compensation purposes for loss of teeth.

The appeal for payment of medical services provided by the appellant to the Veteran was dismissed due to an administrative dispute resolution process that does not allow for appellate review by the Board.

The Board remands the appeal to correct a duty to assist error related to obtaining the Veteran's complete service personnel records and conducting an examination to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed right hand disability.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for partial hysterectomy due to an inadequate medical opinion and a need for additional evidence.

The appeal concerning entitlement to payment for non-VA dental services provided on July 1, 2021, is dismissed as the issue has been resolved in full by administrative action.

The appeal regarding the discontinuance of Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) services was denied as the Veteran failed to complete the objectives of his Individualized Extended Evaluation Plan (IEEP) and did not maintain satisfactory conduct or cooperation with the rehabilitation process.

The Board remands the claim for a TERA-specific VA medical opinion to determine if the Veteran's ischemic cardiomyopathy is related to his in-service exposure to toxins, including asbestos.

The Board denied the Veteran's challenges to the creation of an overpayment debt and his waiver claim, concluding that he did not meet the criteria for a sole administrative error in creating the overpayment and that recoupment would not result in financial hardship or nullify the goals of his VA benefits.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for psoriatic arthritis as there was no evidence of chronicity in service, manifestation to a compensable degree within one year after separation, or continuity of symptomatology after service.

The Board dismissed the veteran's appeal for service connection for myocardial infarction, acute and congestive heart failure/systolic dysfunction (also claimed as CAD w/CABG w/o angina and bilateral carotid artery disease) because the June 2021 Higher-Level Review decision did not address the merits of the service connection claims.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) under 38 U.S.C. § 1318, as the Veteran did not meet the durational requirement for a total disability rating in existence during his lifetime.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal to restore his son, M.C.R., as a dependent school child on the basis that he did not provide the required certification of continued eligibility within the specified timeframe.

The Board denied service connection for adjustment disorder due to the lack of a current diagnosis, and remanded the claim for insomnia for further development.