Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the assignment of dependent spouse benefits.

The Veteran is not entitled to an earlier effective date for TDIU and is entitled to SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance prior to January 27, 2021.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an increased rating for his service-connected aortic aneurysm.

The Board denied the claim for entitlement to a total disability evaluation based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities prior to March 8, 2012.

The Board denied the claim for accrued benefits in excess of $2,927 as the appellant did not pay any additional expenses beyond the already paid amount.

The Board remands the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating for individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU) for further development.

The Board denied entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to March 6, 2019.

The Board remands the claim for a urinary disorder, to include excessive urination and nocturia, for further development including a VA examination.

The Board found that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment prior to February 2, 2022.

The Board remands the issues of entitlement to a rating in excess of 10 percent for residuals of stress fracture right third metatarsal and entitlement to TDIU due to the need for further development, including scheduling an examination.

The Veteran's left shoulder disability was granted a 60 percent rating for the equivalent of loss of use of his left (minor) hand effective April 28, 2015.

The Board remands the claims for increased ratings and TDIU due to a failure to address material evidence supporting the Veteran's claim.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection for lung disease, and the Board dismissed the claim.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition, to include other specified trauma and stressor-related disorder (OSTSRD), but denied service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The Board remands the matter to obtain a medical opinion regarding the Appellant's mental status at the time of his misconduct, as his discharge is under other than honorable conditions.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral flatfoot, finding that the disability had its onset during service or was directly caused by in-service trauma to the Veteran's feet.

The appeal concerning entitlement to payment of the cost of non-VA dental care provided on September 18, 2020, has been dismissed as the issue was administratively resolved in favor of the veteran.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal and hearing request for service connection of a deviated septum.

The attorney, T.H., is eligible for the direct payment of attorney fees based on past-due benefits awarded from a December 2023 rating decision; to that extent, the Veteran's appeal regarding the attorney's eligibility to receive a fee is denied.

The veteran withdrew his appeal for a temporary total rating for the left knee, and it has been dismissed.