Other conditions decisions — 2025

The appeal for clothing allowance(s) for calendar year 2017 was dismissed due to a procedural defect in how it was filed under the Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act (AMA).

The Veteran's squamous cell carcinoma of the left lingular tonsil is granted service connection due to exposure to herbicides during active service in Vietnam.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal in its entirety, and the Board has no jurisdiction to review it.

The Board remands the matter to correct a statutory duty under 38 U.S.C. § 5104 and ensure an adequate medical determination is made regarding eligibility for PCAFC benefits.

The appeal concerning entitlement to payment of the cost of non-VA medical services provided on August 19, 2021, was denied due to lack of VA authorization.

The appeal was withdrawn by the Veteran before a decision was made.

The appeal regarding the withholding of VA disability compensation due to the Veteran's receipt of military retired pay was dismissed as it was premature and not ripe for appeal.

The Board remands the case for a new medical opinion to determine whether the Veteran requires personal care services and has a need for supervision or protection based on symptoms or residuals of neurological or other impairment or injury.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for cellulitis of the scalp, as there was no evidence of a current disability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for arthritis of the feet due to a lack of evidence showing a current diagnosis of such condition.

The Veteran was granted a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) effective August 21, 2018, until August 19, 2024, and an effective date of August 21, 2018, for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA). The claim for special monthly compensation was denied.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the discontinuance of a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU) as of May 1, 2024.

The Board remands the Veteran's claims for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities, both schedular and extraschedular.

The Board granted the appeal as to whether the January 2020 notice of disagreement was timely, allowing the Veteran to pursue an appeal of the May 2015 rating decision that denied service connection for a back disability and bilateral ankle disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for ischemic stroke and a rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's disability picture does not warrant an increased rating or extraschedular consideration.

The Board remands the claim for the AOJ to obtain an opinion as to whether it is in the best interest of the Veteran to participate in the PCAFC program and provide complete notice of the decision on his claim.

The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation (SMC) at level (t) due to the need for regular aid and attendance from his service-connected traumatic brain injury.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for eligibility to direct payment of attorney fees based on past due benefits awarded in a November 2023 rating decision.

The appeal concerning entitlement to payment of the cost of non-VA medical services provided on August 11, 2021, is denied.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for essential tremor due to a pre-decisional duty-to-assist error, requiring an adequate VA medical examination.