Other conditions decisions — 2025

The appeal seeking entitlement to service connection for Kaposi sarcoma is dismissed.

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

The Board denied earlier effective dates for a 20 percent disability rating, TDIU, and DEA.

The Veteran was granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability from July 7, 2014, and special monthly compensation at the housebound rate.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to maintain substantially gainful employment from November 3, 2017, and he is eligible for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) starting on the same date.

The Board remands the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on a need for regular aid and attendance/housebound due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error, as the Veteran has not yet been afforded a VA examination.

The Board denied service connection for basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma due to the lack of evidence showing a current diagnosis.

The Board remands the issue of an effective date prior to November 2, 2020, for special monthly pension based on the need for aid and attendance due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The appeal was granted, restoring the Veteran's eligibility for PCAFC benefits at Level 1.

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

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to service connection for cause of death due to cholangiocarcinoma of biliary tract, as additional development is needed.

The veteran's appeal for a character of discharge was denied as it was not timely filed.

The Board remands the Veteran's claim for an annual clothing allowance for the 2021 calendar year due to a lack of adequate notice in the March 2021 denial letter.

The Board remands the matter to readjudicate whether an overpayment of VA compensation in the calculated amount of $31,125.81 is a valid debt, considering 38 U.S.C. § 5302B.

The Board remands the case to complete a paid and due audit of the Veteran's account regarding his VA pension payments between December 1, 2014 and March 1, 2021.

The Board remands the claim for accrued benefits in excess of those already awarded to request additional documentation from the appellant regarding his contributions to a joint bank account used to pay the surviving spouse's assisted living fees.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for education assistance benefits under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 33 Post-9/11 GI Bill based on her period of service from November 13, 2013 to September 12, 2018.

The Board denied the motion to revise an August 2005 rating decision that assigned a noncompensable rating for asthma on the basis of clear and unmistakable error (CUE).

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual employability (TDIU) as he was not unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected disabilities during the review period.

The appeal concerning the issue of entitlement to a compensable rating for irritable bowel syndrome was withdrawn by the appellant.