Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board granted service connection for right and left ear eustachian tube dysfunction, otosclerosis, residuals of stapedectomy, and tympanic membrane perforation based on the aggravation beyond natural progression during active service.

The appeal regarding the proposed severance of service connection for diabetes mellitus type II was dismissed due to it being filed prematurely.

The Board remands the matter for a new VA examination to address inconsistencies in the previous examination report.

The Board granted revision of the March 1969 rating decision due to clear and unmistakable error (CUE) and awarded an effective date of January 7, 1969 for special monthly compensation (SMC). The claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities was denied.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU was granted effective October 1, 2021, as the evidence demonstrated that she met the requirements and was unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment since this time.

The appeal for the direct payment of attorney fees based on past-due benefits awarded in an October 2023 rating decision is granted.

The appeal concerning spousal support during divorce proceedings has been dismissed.

The Board remands the matter of entitlement to a special monthly pension for further medical evaluation regarding the Veteran's vision.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a skin condition, finding that the evidence does not support a link between the condition and his military service.

The Board granted entitlement to SMC at the statutory housebound rate for the period of July 2, 2007, to May 8, 2013, but denied it for the period prior to July 7, 2007.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 30 percent for the Veteran's service-connected residuals of lung adenocarcinoma status post right lower lobe lobectomy, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating at any point during the appeal period.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for restless leg syndrome, finding that there was no current diagnosis of the condition and that the evidence did not support a causal relationship between the claimed condition and the Veteran's active service.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for right and left hip and leg disorders, as well as entitlement to TDIU, due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Board granted service connection for pulmonary fibrosis, finding that it was aggravated by medication taken for the Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease.

The case is remanded for further development, including a VA examination to assess the impact of service-connected prostate cancer residuals and PTSD on employment.

The veteran withdrew the appeal before it was decided.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the award of a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disability (TDIU) and basic eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 35.

The appeal for eligibility of PCAFC benefits must be denied due to the death of the Veteran, as neither he nor the Primary Family Caregiver applicant can complete and comply with all applicable requirements of the program.

The appeal for payment or reimbursement of non-VA ambulance services is dismissed as the issue has been rendered moot due to administrative review and approval.

The appeal concerning entitlement to payment of the cost of non-VA medical services provided on August 23, 2021, is denied.