Other conditions decisions — 2025

The appeal for payment of home health services expenses was dismissed due to the specific administrative dispute resolution process that does not allow for review by the Board.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and an increased rating for urinary incontinence, dysarthria, dysphagia, and chronic constipation as residuals of right pontine stroke.

The Board remands the matter for an appropriate VA examination to address whether the Veteran's symptoms are at least as likely as not caused or aggravated by active-duty service, including exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

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

The Board denied the claim for apportionment of the Veteran's VA disability benefits to his spouse and children, finding that the Veteran was reasonably discharging his responsibilities to his dependents.

The Board remands the claim for special monthly compensation to the AOJ for providing the Veteran with notice of his right to a hearing.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities, finding that his service-connected conditions did not prevent him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board remands the claim for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical services provided to the Veteran on February 1, 2020, due to a need to obtain an Explanation of Benefits (EOB) from Medicare.

The Board denied the claims for an earlier effective date, a 10 percent evaluation based on multiple noncompensable disabilities, and a compensable rating for inguinal hernia residuals. The claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for left orchiectomy was remanded.

The Board remands the claim for a new VA examination and to obtain updated private treatment records.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to special monthly compensation (SMC) at the housebound rate, and whether a total disability rating based on individual unemployability is warranted due to the Veteran's service-connected depression.

The appeal for service connection for a bilateral knee disability is dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The appeal for payment of educational assistance benefits at a greater rate than the 90 percent level was denied, but the overpayment and resultant debt in the total calculated amount of $1,521.10 was granted as not properly created.

The Board remands the matter to obtain an addendum opinion regarding whether the Veteran's eye disorders are related to his active-duty service.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to a failure to substantially comply with previous remand instructions.

The Board denied service connection for colon polyps, finding that the evidence does not support a link between the condition and the Veteran's military service.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to January 22, 2015, for further consideration by the RO.

The Board denied service connection for residuals of a brain tumor, finding that the evidence does not support a link between the Veteran's condition and his military service.

The appeal is being remanded to obtain additional private treatment records and potentially update the medical opinion regarding the service-connected condition.

The Board granted service connection for a left arm disability, to include arthritis and numbness, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.