Other conditions decisions — 2025

The appeals for additional compensation as dependents under the provisions of 38 U.S.C. § 1115 were dismissed due to full grant of benefits.

The appeal for payment of dental services provided by the appellant to the Veteran on June 23, 2020, was dismissed due to the specific administrative dispute resolution process that does not allow for appellate review by the Board.

The appeal was dismissed because the proposed reductions in disability ratings were not final at the time of the appeal.

The Board remands the claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities, as there is a pre-decisional duty to assist error regarding potential private mental health records.

The appeal concerning the payment of non-VA dental care provided on January 14, 2020, has been resolved administratively and is now moot.

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

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the award of SMC based on the need for aid and attendance, finding that there was no evidence to support an increase in disability prior to August 28, 2023.

The Board denied the Appellant's claim for nonservice-connected burial benefits as there was no evidence that the Appellant incurred costs related to the Veteran's burial.

The Board remands the claim for a legally adequate medical opinion and to provide complete notice of the decision on entitlement to eligibility for designation and approval for a Family Caregiver under the PCAFC.

The Board granted service connection for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) after resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The appeal for a clothing allowance for 2021 has been withdrawn and dismissed.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for a 70 percent evaluation of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The appeal of the September 2019 Administrative Decision denying an apportionment of the Veteran's VA benefits to his spouse was dismissed due to the Veteran lacking standing.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to a permanent status of the 100 percent rating for hepatocellular carcinoma due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Board granted service connection for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran and agreeing that his condition is related to his conceded herbicide exposure during active duty.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 40 percent disabling for his service-connected total abdominal colectomy with ileorectal anastomosis, partial proctectomy.

The Board denied the veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 10 percent for right hip strain, limitation of flexion, and against a compensable rating for right hip strain, impairment of the thigh.

The Board granted service connection for esophageal cancer, finding that the Veteran's condition is causally linked to his in-service exposure to asbestos.

The Board remands the Veteran's claim for service connection for colon cancer to correct pre-decisional duty-to-assist errors, including obtaining a medical nexus examination and opinion considering toxic exposures during service.

The Board remands the claim for a pulmonary embolism to schedule an examination and obtain a medical opinion on its etiology, particularly regarding potential herbicide exposure during service.