Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation (SMC) at the statutory housebound rate effective July 12, 2022.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating for status post pneumothorax as the pulmonary function analysis results did not meet the numeric thresholds required for a compensable rating.

The Board granted service connection for residuals of an injury of the right leg and thigh, including hip, on a secondary basis, and for right epididymitis on a direct basis.

The Board denied service connection for an esophageal condition as there is no evidence of a current diagnosis.

The debt of $8,344.60 resulting from the change in effective dates for payment of additional Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) compensation for the Veteran's children is invalid and the appeal is granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to his service-connected disabilities, finding that he was capable of obtaining and retaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board granted an initial 20 percent disability rating for the Veteran's service-connected recurrent corneal erosion syndrome with blepharitis based on documented incapacitating episodes.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for cerebrovascular ischemic disease to schedule a VA examination.

The appeal regarding the amount of apportionment awarded from December 2006 to February 2021 is remanded for the issuance of a Statement of the Case.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability (TDIU) due to insufficient evidence of his employment and income histories, as well as his inability to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

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

The appeal regarding the reduction and termination of survivor's pension benefits is being remanded for proper issuance of a Statement of the Case to the Appellant's current address.

The Board remands the case for the AOJ to issue a statement of the case addressing the claim for a higher initial rating and entitlement to special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance.

The Board remands the issue of whether the Appellant's character of discharge constitutes a bar to VA benefits for additional medical opinion on the issue of insanity and update based on new regulatory changes.

The appeal concerning the Veteran's claim for service connection for a left knee disability was withdrawn and subsequently dismissed.

The Board denied entitlement to a total disability evaluation based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU) prior to October 13, 2011.

The Veteran is granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU) prior to January 29, 2015.

The Board granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance due to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for a right breast condition to correct pre-decisional duty to assist errors.

The Board remands the claim for a right knee condition to obtain an adequate medical nexus opinion.