Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for a higher rating for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The appeal for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death was dismissed as it had been granted in full prior to the Board's decision.

The Board granted service connection for pulmonary fibrosis, finding it to be related to the Veteran's active service due to exposure to environmental and chemical contaminants.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an extended period of temporary total rating for convalescence status-post bladder surgery and total left knee arthroscopy, as there was no evidence that she required an extended period of convalescence beyond the already established periods.

The Board granted an effective date of March 26, 2021 for a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability (TDIU) and DEA benefits.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the grant of a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) and basic eligibility to Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA), finding that the Veteran was not permanently and totally disabled prior to May 24, 2022.

The discontinuance of SMC at the housebound rate effective August 1, 2024 was proper as the Veteran no longer meets the criteria for such benefits.

The Board granted service connection for pseudoporphyria, finding that it was proximately due to the Veteran's use of NSAID medications prescribed to treat his service-connected orthopedic disabilities.

The Veteran's challenges to the validity of the amount of his combined overpayment are granted, reducing the original overpayment calculated by VA from $15,847.59 to $10,280.41.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an extension of his VR&E eligibility beyond June 17, 2021.

The Board granted the restoration of VR&E services due to improper discontinuance.

The Board remands the claim for a heart disability to schedule a VA examination and obtain an addendum opinion addressing the Veteran's heart disabilities, including their relationship to in-service herbicide exposure.

The veteran's appeal for reimbursement of medical services was dismissed as it was not timely filed.

The appeal for service connection for polycythemia vera was dismissed due to the withdrawal of the appeal by the Veteran's attorney prior to the promulgation of a final Board decision.

The Board remands the case for additional development, specifically to address the Veteran's allegations of clear and unmistakable error (CUE) in a January 1976 rating decision that reduced his psychiatric disability rating. The Board also remands the entitlement to special monthly compensation based on housebound status.

The Board denied service connection for a chest pain condition, to include GERD and Barrett's esophagus, as the evidence did not support a direct link between the Veteran's in-service symptoms and his current conditions.

The Board granted a Level 2 stipend under the PCAFC for the Veteran's spouse as the Primary Family Caregiver, due to the Veteran's inability to self-sustain in the community and his need for supervision or protection.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the award of basic eligibility to DEA under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 35, finding that February 23, 2018 is the earliest date that the criteria were met.

The Board dismissed the issues of entitlement to payment or reimbursement for non-VA dental services provided by Dr. S.B. DDS, as the benefits have already been granted upon secondary review.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including those resulting from an in-service electrocution accident, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment since September 9, 2020.