Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board remands the claims for further development, including a VA examination to determine the current nature and severity of the Veteran's service-connected knee disabilities.

The motion to revise the April 2023 Board of Veterans' Appeals decision that denied entitlement to an effective date prior to November 23, 2015, for the award of a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU), based on clear and unmistakable error (CUE) was denied.

The veteran withdrew his appeal for compensation related to a tooth extraction, and the Board has no jurisdiction to review this claim.

The Veteran withdrew the appeal for initial ratings of left knee strain based on limitation of extension and flexion.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a sinus disorder, finding that the evidence does not support a link between the condition and active duty service.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to service connection for a right eye cataract, as it requires further medical evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's use of corticosteroids and his right eye cataract.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for rectal cancer, finding that the evidence did not support a link between his in-service radiation exposure and his current condition. The claim for service connection for mitral valve prolapse was remanded for further development.

The Board remands the appellant's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to insufficient evidence regarding his employment history and tax records.

The Veteran's claim for Concurrent Retirement and Disability Pay (CRDP) benefits from October 1, 2018 is granted. The validity of the Veteran's debt(s) is remanded.

The appeal concerning revision based on clear and unmistakable error (CUE) of a final AOJ decision denying entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss is dismissed.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) as his service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for breast cancer status post lumpectomy, as there was no evidence of ongoing treatment or significant alteration of size or form of one or both breasts.

The appeal for an earlier effective date for the addition of C. as a dependent spouse to the Veteran's award was dismissed due to failure to identify the specific decision and issue with which the claimant disagreed.

The Board granted service connection for colon cancer, finding that the Veteran's condition is related to his exposure to burn pits during service.

The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities, particularly reactive airways dysfunction syndrome.

The appeal was dismissed due to the death of the appellant before a decision could be made.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU).

The Board granted an initial rating of 100 percent disabling for multiple myeloma blood cancer, as the Veteran's condition was symptomatic throughout the rating period on appeal.

The Board remands the case to ensure proper notification is provided regarding the effective date of PCAFC benefits, as required by 38 U.S.C. §5104.

The appeal was granted, and the overpayment of VA compensation benefits in the amount of $1,423.13 due to the concurrent receipt of Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits was found not properly created.