Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board remands the claim for service connection for deteriorating vision, to include as secondary to a TBI, due to missing records and the need for additional evidence.

The Board remands the matter for a more detailed and thoroughly explained medical opinion regarding eligibility for enrollment in the VA PCAFC.

The appeal concerning the issue of service connection for sleep apnea was withdrawn by the Veteran's authorized representative.

The appeal concerning the issue of service connection for sleep apnea was withdrawn by the Veteran's authorized representative.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of August 31, 2020, for extraschedular total disability based on individual unemployability and basic eligibility to Dependents' Educational Assistance.

The Board denied the restoration of a 40 percent rating for bilateral TMD, effective July 1, 2023, based on evidence showing improvement in the Veteran's condition.

The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need of aid and attendance of another person due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board remands the claims for aneurysms and carotid artery dissection, to include as secondary to hypertension, for additional development of evidence.

The appeal regarding the propriety of the proposed reduction in the Veteran's rating for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is dismissed.

The Board granted an initial disability evaluation of 10 percent for hiatal hernia, resolving reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor.

The appellant's marriage is a bar to recognition as a helpless child of the Veteran for purposes of DIC benefits, accrued benefits, and/or survivors pension benefits.

The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation (SMC) at the (r)(1) rate due to requiring regular aid and attendance.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for reimbursement of non-VA prescription medication from March 15, 2021, as it did not meet the eligibility criteria under 38 U.S.C. § 1725.

The appeal for an initial rating in excess of 70 percent for acquired psychiatric disorder was withdrawn by the Veteran before a decision was promulgated.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, diagnosed as adjustment disorder with mixed symptoms, finding the evidence to be evenly balanced.

The Veteran's esophageal cancer is granted service connection due to herbicide exposure during his service in the Republic of Vietnam.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an increased disability rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for cause of death to secure private treatment records that may provide more information about the Veteran's condition leading to his death.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for hypercholesterolemia, as it is not a disability for which VA compensation benefits are payable.

The Board remands the claim for further development, including obtaining an opinion on whether it is in the best interest of the Veteran to participate in the PCAFC program and providing notice to the Veteran and his spouse.