Other conditions decisions — 2025

The appeal for service connection for a gastrointestinal condition was dismissed as the Veteran withdrew it before the Board made a decision.

The Board remands the claim for a pulmonary disability to correct duty-to-assist errors, including obtaining outstanding non-VA treatment records and scheduling an appropriate VA examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for revision of the December 2021 rating decision on the basis of clear and unmistakable error (CUE) for each of the issues related to jaw, left foot, and right foot pain.

The Board denied the veteran's appeal for a disability rating in excess of 100 percent and relief from the proposed reduction of his 100 percent disability rating for his service-connected lung condition.

The Board remands the claim for service connection of removal of a reproductive organ, to include as secondary to menorrhagia, for further development and examination.

The appeal concerning the issue of entitlement to service connection for hypothyroidism is dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Veteran's appeal of the July 2021 denial of an apportionment of his VA compensation benefits withheld during his incarceration is dismissed as he lacks standing to file the appeal.

The Board granted Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) benefits based on service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death.

The Board denied the claims for earlier effective dates and remanded the claims for an initial increased rating above 100 percent for PTSD and a TDIU due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's need for regular aid and attendance.

The Board remands the claim for eligibility to enroll in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) due to errors in the AOJ's March 2021 decision that require correction.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for Barrett's esophagus, colon polyps, and tooth and gum loss due to a need for VA examinations and opinions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a nonservice-connected pension as he did not meet the service requirements and was never granted service connection for any disability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a respiratory disorder, including COPD, emphysema, and asthma, as there is no evidence to support that these conditions are related to his active service.

The Board remands the Veteran's claim for a clothing allowance for knee braces and back brace due to an inadequate notice of decision under 38 U.S.C. § 5104.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 40 percent for the Veteran's right arm ruptured biceps tendon and also denied an effective date prior to May 9, 2023, for a 40 percent rating.

The Board remands the claims for payment or reimbursement of medical services to satisfy a statutory duty under 38 U.S.C. § 5104.

The Board remands the appeal to schedule a VA examination to determine if the Veteran is competent to manage her VA benefits.

The Board remands the case to verify the Veteran's dates of incarceration, including any periods of work release, and conduct a detailed audit related to his VA benefits due to his fugitive felon status.

The Board denied service connection for costochondritis as the evidence did not support a finding that it began during active service or was related to an in-service injury, event, or disease.

The Board granted eligibility to attorney fees based on past-due benefits awarded in a May 2022 rating decision.