Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Veteran's service-connected mood disorder NOS was granted a 100 percent disability rating for the period prior to December 7, 2022.

The Board remands the Veteran's claim for a stomach disorder to obtain additional medical opinions that adequately address whether the condition is related to service, including any in-service toxic exposures.

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

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for a certificate of eligibility in the purchase of an automobile or other conveyance and adaptive equipment, as well as special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance.

The Board remands the issue of the propriety of the termination of the apportionment of the Veteran's VA compensation benefits to the Appellant for issuance of a statement of the case.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including osteoarthritis of the right shoulder, thoracolumbar spine, and right hip, precluded him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment prior to June 25, 2014.

The Board remands the claim for a breathing problem to be further developed, including an additional VA examination during an active phase of the disease.

The Board denied service connection for vasovagal reaction, finding that the evidence does not support a link between the condition and the Veteran's active military service.

The appeal for service connection for a left hamstring disability was dismissed as the Veteran opted into the Appeals Modernization Act review system within the required timeframe.

The Board remands the matter to obtain records from Federal agencies, such as SSA, to clarify the Veteran's income and employment history for a TDIU analysis.

The Board remands the matter for an addendum opinion or a new VA examination to determine the severity of the Veteran's right thumb condition and whether there is the functional equivalent of ankylosis in his index finger.

The Board granted service connection for a spine disability, resolving reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor.

The Board remands the claim for a bilateral eye condition to obtain an adequate medical opinion regarding its nature and etiology.

The Board grants the Veteran's appeal for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance of his spouse.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a higher level of special monthly compensation based on anatomical loss of a creative organ.

The Veteran's claim for beneficiary travel expenses related to a VA primary care appointment on December 13, 2024, is granted.

The appeal of a proposed reduction in the disability rating for the left knee is dismissed as it does not constitute a final decision.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for attorney fees based on past-due benefits awarded in a July 2024 rating decision.

The Board granted service connection for left eye cancer, finding that the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents during his service in Vietnam is at least as likely as not related to his current condition.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for dizziness to include as secondary to service-connected headaches, tinnitus, and technically limited airway for further development.