Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board remands the claim for a new VA opinion to address whether the Veteran's DISH is caused by or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes.

The appeal concerning entitlement to payment of the cost of non-emergency, non-VA medical services performed on January 21, 2021, was denied due to lack of VA authorization.

The Board granted service connection for keratoconus of the left eye, finding that the Veteran's current disability was incurred in service.

The appellant's countable income exceeds the applicable maximum annual pension rate for entitlement to the payment of NSC survivor's pension benefits at the aid and attendance rate.

The appeal for higher initial disability rating for PTSD and earlier effective date for TDIU was dismissed due to the March 2021 Notice of Disagreement not being a valid Motion for Reconsideration.

The Board granted eligibility to attorney fees based on past-due benefits awarded in a February 3, 2024, RO decision.

The veteran withdrew the appeal before it was decided.

The Board remands the claims for survivor's pension, accrued benefits, and burial benefits due to procedural errors in notifying the appellant of her rights and failing to develop the claims properly.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the proposed reduction in the rating assigned for service-connected ulcerative colitis and diverticulitis, from 100 percent to 60 percent.

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

The Board remands the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death to correct a pre-decisional error in notifying the Appellant of her right to a hearing.

The Board remands the claim for a new examination and substantial compliance with previous remand directives due to an inadequate VA examination.

The appeal regarding the Veteran's competency to handle VA funds without limitation was withdrawn and dismissed.

The Board remands the case to ensure proper notification and a legally adequate medical decision regarding eligibility for PCAFC benefits.

The appeals for service connection for hammer toes (bilateral), left 2nd toe arthritis, and right 2nd toe arthritis were dismissed as there are no allegations of errors of fact or law for appellate consideration.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for recurrent ingrown toenails to obtain a VA examination due to insufficient medical evidence.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to benefits under the VA's Caregivers PCAFC for further development, as the January 2025 CEAT review is found to be legally inadequate.

The appeal for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical services provided on May 11, 2021 was dismissed due to the lack of a proper claimant.

The Board granted service connection for ventral hernia, finding that it is at least as likely as not aggravated by the Veteran's service-connected sarcoidosis with obstructed sleep apnea.

The Board denied an initial compensable rating for mechanical ptosis right eyelid and the earliest effective date for the rating.