Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities, as the Veteran did not meet the schedular criteria and there was insufficient evidence to support a referral for extraschedular consideration.

The Board remands the issues of entitlement to a compensable rating for squamous cell carcinoma and entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to an inadequate VA examination regarding the use of doxycycline.

The Board denied service connection for left bunionectomy/bilateral hallux valgus as the condition was not aggravated during service.

The Board remands the claim for a TERA examination to consider the combined effects of the Veteran's exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune and herbicide agents during his service in Vietnam.

The Board denied entitlement to a rating in excess of 50 percent for service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) prior to July 11, 2017.

The Board denied service connection for a bladder disorder, claimed as neurogenic bladder, due to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.

The Board remands the issue of service connection for a bilateral foot condition to obtain an addendum medical opinion addressing specific questions regarding the aggravation of preexisting pes planus during service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a sinus disability, finding clear and unmistakable evidence that the condition pre-existed service and was not aggravated beyond its natural progression.

The Board granted service connection for a disability manifesting as shortness of breath, to include chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma, on a presumptive basis under the PACT Act. However, it denied entitlement to a rating of total disability based on individual unemployability prior to September 1, 2010.

The Board granted service connection for pancreatitis, finding it to be related to the Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for burial benefits in the form of reimbursement for transportation expenses due to a lack of documentation showing incurred costs.

The Veteran's former attorney is granted eligibility to attorney fees based on past-due benefits awarded in a March 12, 2024, RO decision.

The appeal for service connection for bilateral hip pain was dismissed as it was not timely filed.

The Board denied the Veteran's eligibility for benefits under the VA PCAFC because he resides in a personal care home and does not meet the residency requirement.

The appeal was withdrawn by the appellant's representative, and therefore, it is dismissed.

The appeal for payment of the cost of non-VA dental services provided on August 22, 2019 was dismissed after administrative approval.

The Board restored the 50% disability rating for the Veteran's left knee and granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of ambulance expenses incurred on October 2, 2024, was granted based on the criteria met under 38 U.S.C. § 1725.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for reimbursement of beneficiary travel expenses incurred on July 25, 2020, as it was not filed within the required 30-day period.

The appeal for entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities was withdrawn by the Veteran.