Other conditions decisions — 2025

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

The appeal concerning the increased rating for intervertebral disc syndrome and bilateral radiculopathy of lower extremities was withdrawn by the Veteran before a decision was made.

The appeal was dismissed because the Veteran voluntarily closed his VR&E case involving the goal of becoming employed as a certified dog trainer and/or in a closely related field.

The Veteran's claim for a clothing allowance payment for the 2021 calendar year due to damage caused by hydroquinone 4% cream was granted.

The Veteran's service-connected disability, including restrictive lung disease and obstructive sleep apnea with restrictive lung disease and emphysema, rendered him unable to maintain gainful employment from December 26, 2019.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment, and a total disability rating based on individual employability (TDIU) is granted.

The veteran withdrew the appeal regarding both the propriety of severance of service connection for generalized anxiety disorder with major depression and basic eligibility to Dependents' Educational Assistance.

The appellant's discharge from service is not a bar to the receipt of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) compensation benefits.

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death, and the Board does not have jurisdiction until an initial substitution eligibility determination is made by the AOJ.

The Board denied entitlement to recognition of C.G. as a helpless child based on permanent incapacity for self-support prior to attaining the age of 18.

The Board remands the claim for a bilateral foot condition, claimed as loss of the toenails of the big toes, for additional development due to an inadequate VA examination.

The Board remands the matter to obtain an addendum opinion from a qualified medical professional regarding whether the Veteran is competent to handle disbursement of VA funds.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for a disability manifested by low testosterone to correct a duty to assist error, as the previous VA examination was inadequate.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date for adding his spouse, C., as a dependent on his VA disability compensation award.

The Board granted service connection for a gastrointestinal disability, resolving reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor that his symptoms began during service and have continued since.

The Board remands the matter to obtain the Veteran's complete service personnel records and clarify whether the Veteran met any exceptions for failing to complete his obligated end date under the Transfer of Entitlement program.

The appeal for reimbursement of beneficiary travel expenses on April 20, 2022, and April 21, 2022, is dismissed as the issues have been resolved during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board denied the motion to revise, on the basis of clear and unmistakable error (CUE), a December 8, 2010, rating decision that assigned ratings for degenerative arthritis of both knees, lumbar spine, right hip, and plantar fasciitis.

The appeal concerning entitlement to payment of the cost of non-VA medical services provided on February 8, 2022, is denied.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for eligibility under VA's PCAFC, and the Board has no jurisdiction over this issue.