Other conditions decisions — 2025

The appeal regarding the Veteran's eligibility category in the VA healthcare system for income year 2017 is remanded due to incomplete records.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to March 2, 2013.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to August 14, 2002, for TDIU and dismissed his appeal for a separate compensable rating for a right 3rd finger scar. The issue of a separate initial compensable rating for a right 4th finger scar was remanded.

The Board denied service connection for right and left leg pain with poor blood circulation, finding no current disability related to these conditions. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder was remanded for further development.

The Board remands the claim for financial assistance in the purchase of an automobile or other conveyance and adaptive equipment to correct duty to assist errors.

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

The appeal for an annual clothing allowance for the 2021 calendar year for a back brace was dismissed due to procedural error.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for individual unemployability as new and relevant evidence was not provided to support the claim.

The Board denied the appellant's request for an extension of the transfer end date for VA educational assistance transferred under the Post-9/11 GI Bill beyond July 12, 2019.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board grants entitlement to a total rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disability (TDIU).

The Board remands the case to address overpayments due to fraud on VA and incarceration, requiring further audits and a curative proposal notice.

The appeal concerning entitlement to payment of the cost of non-VA medical services provided on September 17, 2021, is denied.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral carotid artery stenosis with status-post bilateral endarterectomy, finding that it was caused by the Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease.

The appeal for VA burial benefits was dismissed as the appellant did not submit a notice of disagreement on a final determination by the AOJ.

The Board remands the case to obtain a medical opinion regarding the Veteran's eligibility for benefits under VA's Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC).

The appeal was dismissed due to the invalidity of the January 2023 VA Form 10182, as it did not specify a rating decision being appealed and was filed outside the required timeframe.

The Board granted service connection for central nervous system (CNS) vasculitis, to include residuals of chemotherapy treatment, based on the Veteran's conceded herbicide exposure in service.

The appeal regarding Clear and Unmistakable Error (CUE) in the March 20, 2023 rating decision that continued a 70 percent disability rating for PTSD is dismissed.

The Board remands the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance due to insufficient evidence regarding her service-connected disability.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for the grants of service connection for bilateral hip disorders, as the Veteran's claims were not filed within one year of his intent to file in October 2022.