Other conditions decisions — 2025

The appeal for service connection for Crohn's disease was dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevented him from securing and following substantially gainful employment starting August 30, 2019, and he met the eligibility criteria for education benefits under Chapter 35 DEA as of that date.

The Board granted service connection for s/p right thalamic intracerebral hemorrhage, with residual left hemiparesis and choreiform movements as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected CAD and PTSD.

The Board remands the issues of apportionment for the appellant and E.B. due to incomplete development, including financial information and school attendance records.

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

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for a total disability rating for compensation purposes based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance prior to September 14, 2020.

The appeal was dismissed because there was no actual reduction in the rating for the service-connected brain tumor, as indicated by the erroneous decision.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for a cerebrovascular accident, bladder disability, and colon disability as further development is needed.

The Board remands the claims for a sleep disorder and restless leg syndrome as secondary to service-connected disabilities due to insufficient evidence.

The appeal for service connection for a right hip disorder was dismissed due to the Veteran's passing.

The issue of entitlement to a TDIU is dismissed as moot due to the Veteran being granted a 100 percent disability rating for bladder cancer, which renders his claim for TDIU unnecessary.

The issue concerning entitlement to payment for the cost of non-VA dental care services furnished by the appellant on May 15, 2020, was dismissed because it is subject to a specific administrative dispute resolution process that does not allow for appellate review by the Board.

The Veteran's left knee brace, used to treat a service-connected disability, tended to cause wear or tear to her clothing at an increased rate of damage in the 2019 calendar year, and thus she is granted an additional annual clothing allowance for that year.

The appeal for service connection for a left eye disability is dismissed as the Veteran has already been granted service connection for this condition.

The Board remands the matter for an addendum opinion to determine the current severity of the Veteran's service-connected deviated nasal septum.

The appeal for entitlement to payment of non-VA dental services provided on July 15, 2021, was dismissed as the issue has been resolved in full and is now moot.

The Board granted the restoration of a TDIU, effective March 1, 2021, as there was no clear and convincing evidence that the Veteran was gainfully employed at the time his TDIU rating was discontinued.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for a sinus condition to obtain a new medical opinion due to an inadequate previous examination.

The Board remands the case to ensure proper notice and a legally adequate medical determination for eligibility under the VA PCAFC program.