Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board granted the restoration of a 60 percent disability rating for service-connected Crohn's disease, finding that the reduction was improper.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to a TDIU prior to May 1, 2023, for extraschedular consideration due to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD with depressive features.

The appeal of the August 7, 2023 VBA letter was dismissed because it did not constitute an adverse decision and did not meet the necessary procedural requirements for appellate review.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for additional compensation benefits based upon recognition of his parents as dependent parents due to their income exceeding the allowable threshold.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for basic eligibility to educational assistance benefits under Chapter 33 of Title 38, as his application was submitted after the expiration of the 15-year delimiting date.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (other than PTSD), to include adjustment disorder with mixed disturbances of emotions and conduct, but denied service connection for PTSD.

The appeal was denied because the non-emergency medical services provided on September 19, 2021, were not authorized by VA.

The appeal for payment of non-VA medical services expenses is dismissed as the claim has been resolved in favor of the appellant.

The Board granted service connection for preexisting hallux valgus of the right foot and hallux valgus of the left foot, both claimed as bunions. The claims for bilateral hallux rigidus (also claimed as arthritis) were remanded.

The Board granted earlier effective dates for the 70 percent evaluation of PTSD, TDIU, and DEA eligibility.

All appeals were dismissed as the benefits sought have been granted, and there remains no justiciable case or controversy with respect to the claims.

The Board granted a 70 percent evaluation for the Veteran's mood disorder and denied compensable evaluations for stooped posture associated with chronic constipation related to Parkinson's disease, as well as an increased rating for chronic constipation.

The Board remands the case to perform an audit of the Veteran's payments and determine whether any overpayment was created, and if valid, adjudicate the waiver request.

The Board granted service connection for adjustment disorder, resolving all doubt in the Veteran's favor and finding that her symptoms began during a period of active duty.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation, granting a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The appeal for a special apportionment of the Veteran's VA compensation benefits to his ex-wife and two children was denied as it did not cause undue financial hardship to the Veteran.

The Board remands the case to provide the Veteran with notice of his right to a hearing on a supplemental claim for service connection for a back disability.

The Board remands the issue of whether revocation from VA's Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers was proper due to a procedural error in providing advanced notice.

The appeal for apportionment of the Veteran's benefits was dismissed as it was not properly initiated within the 60-day deadline.

The appeal concerning entitlement to payment of the cost of non-VA medical services provided on August 18, 2021, is denied.