Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board denied an initial compensable rating for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma and remanded the claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board granted readjudication of the claim for service connection for conjunctivitis based on new and relevant evidence, but remanded it for further development.

The appeal for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC), Survivors Pension, and Accrued Benefits was dismissed due to an impermissible concurrent election.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a dental disability for treatment purposes, as there was no evidence of a compensable dental condition or eligibility under any of the available classes.

The Board granted direct service connection for B cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia based on in-service exposure to burn pits and other toxins, including benzene and fuels.

The Board granted an effective date of December 2, 1974, for the award of service connection for both the left and right hips.

The appeal challenging the removal of the Veteran's spouse as a dependent was dismissed because the benefits sought on appeal regarding the dependency claim have been granted in full.

The appeal challenging the removal of the Veteran's spouse and child as dependents has been dismissed as moot.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for colon cancer, finding no evidence to support a causal relationship between the condition and his military service.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for earlier effective date and individual unemployability, thus the Board dismissed both issues.

The Board denied an initial disability rating in excess of 30 percent for nervous condition prior to December 2, 2023, and entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to May 22, 2023.

The Board remands the claim for a higher level of special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance due to the Veteran's service-connected conditions.

The Board grants the Veteran's claim for eligibility for direct payment of attorney fees based on past-due benefits awarded in a February 2024 rating decision.

The Board granted a higher rating of 60 percent for the Veteran's service-connected heart disability, characterized as atrial fibrillation and atrial septal defect with implanted pacemaker.

The Board denied an initial compensable disability rating for functional abdominal pain syndrome with colon bacterial overgrowth prior to September 9, 2021, and a higher than 30 percent disability rating from that date. The claim for service connection for sleep apnea was remanded.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding no evidence linking his COVID pneumonia and acute hypoxic respiratory failure to his active service.

The Veteran's eligibility for education benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill was denied because he did not meet the minimum service requirement of 90 aggregate days, excluding entry level and skill training.

The appeal for additional accrued benefits was denied as the appellant is no longer an eligible claimant.

The veteran's appeal for reimbursement of medical services was dismissed due to the untimely filing of the Board Appeal request.

The Board remands the claim for medical reimbursement of non-VA treatment due to insufficient evidence and a need for additional documentation.