Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for the award of a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU), finding that February 28, 2020 was the appropriate date as it was the date VA received his claim.

The appeal seeking review of the propriety of the appointment of a fiduciary to manage the disbursement of, and the proper management of, the Veteran's VA benefits was dismissed due to a procedural defect.

The appeal for a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) is dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's claim for an annual clothing allowance for the 2020 calendar year due to damage caused by a back brace was granted with resolution of reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board granted payment under the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) for medical services provided on September 26, 2019.

The appeal concerning entitlement to payment of the cost of non-VA dental treatment provided on June 29, 2021 was dismissed as the issue has been resolved in full by administrative action.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a dental condition to include pulpitis, finding that he does not have a dental condition for which service connection can be granted for compensation purposes.

The claim for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance was dismissed as moot because it has already been granted by VA.

The Board granted an initial rating of 10 percent for hidradenitis, as the condition most closely approximates deep acne affecting less than 40 percent of areas other than the face and neck.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for VR&E benefits, finding that he did not have an employment handicap and was therefore not in need of rehabilitation.

The Board granted service connection for right carpal instability, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The appeal for service connection for hypogonadism was dismissed by the Veteran's authorized representative.

The Veteran's claim for final payment under the HISA program for installation of a walk-in tub, flooring, and cabinetry is granted.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral Dupuytren's contracture, finding it to be causally related to the Veteran's military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for service connection of PTSD, finding that March 31, 2015, was the earliest possible date based on the receipt of his claim.

The Board remands the case to ensure that VA has fulfilled its duty to assist by obtaining information regarding the number of drill days in fiscal year 2020 and providing a paid and due audit.

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

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

The Veteran's effective date for the award of a total disability evaluation based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU) and eligibility for Dependents Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 35 is granted as October 6, 2011.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the grant of TDIU, finding no evidence that the Veteran was unemployable due to service-connected disabilities prior to December 15, 2018.