Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board remands the appeal for an examination to determine if pigmented purpuric dermatosis is secondary to the Veteran's service-connected hemochromatosis.

The Board remands the claim for eligibility to enroll in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) as it did not address all relevant evidence of record regarding the Veteran's need for personal care services.

The Board denied service connection for systemic lupus erythematosis (SLE) and lupus (discoid), as there was no evidence of a current disability related to the appellant's active-duty service. The anxiety claim was remanded for further development.

The Board granted the restoration of a 100 percent disability rating for schizoaffective disorder, depressive type, as the evidence did not support a finding of sustained material improvement under ordinary conditions of life and work.

The Board granted an effective date of February 1, 2022 for a 70 percent rating for left hip pain and granted special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance, but denied SMC based on housebound status.

The Board granted service connection for myasthenia gravis, finding a causal relationship between the Veteran's current condition and in-service toxic substance exposure during his deployment to Southwest Asia.

The Board granted a 30 percent rating for vaginitis effective February 3, 2023, as the Veteran's symptoms were not controlled by continuous treatment.

The appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The appeal for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for amputation of the left hand and distal forearm was dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his claim.

The Board remands the claim for PCAFC eligibility due to changes in eligibility criteria, which now allow the Veteran's service period to be considered.

The appeal regarding the removal of the Veteran's dependent children from her award has been dismissed as there is no case or controversy.

The appeal regarding the removal of the Veteran's dependents from his award has been dismissed as the benefits have been reinstated.

The Board granted service connection for cardiovascular disease, finding that the Veteran's condition is related to in-service exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam.

The Board granted eligibility for the direct payment of attorney fees from past due benefits awarded in a June 2023 rating decision.

The appeal concerning the payment of non-VA dental services charges has been resolved administratively and is now moot.

The Board remands the claims for an earlier effective date for service connection for erectile dysfunction and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities, as it finds a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Board remands the issue of whether the character of the appellant's discharge from service constitutes a bar to the award of VA health care and monetary benefits, as proper record development has not occurred and there are missing pertinent service personnel records.

The Board granted service connection for left hip strain, resolving all reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor.

The Veteran's application for HISA benefits for a bathroom modification, including the installation of a shower, was granted.

The appeal for a total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is dismissed.