Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board granted a 10 percent rating for the Veteran's residuals of a fractured nose, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The appeal for a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) was withdrawn by the Veteran, and the Board has no jurisdiction to review it.

The Veteran was granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) and special monthly compensation (SMC) from February 8, 2023.

The Board denied entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) and special monthly compensation (SMC) for aid and attendance prior to July 20, 2015.

The Veteran is granted a total disability evaluation due to individual unemployability (TDIU) from December 12, 2023.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for special monthly compensation at the R-2 level, for accrued purposes, as the Veteran did not meet the threshold requirement for consideration.

The Board remands the service connection claims for bilateral feet disabilities due to inadequate medical opinions and the need for additional evidence.

The Board granted the Veteran's claim for benefits under the HISA program for installation of a first-floor walk-in shower, subject to the lifetime limit under 38 U.S.C. § 1717.

The appeal for readjudication of the service connection claim for residuals of right nephrectomy and hydronephrosis was denied due to a lack of new and relevant evidence.

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

The Veteran's appeal for a higher priority group status to be exempt from copayments for prescriptions was denied as he does not meet the criteria.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for left hip replacement due to an inadequate VA examination.

The Board remands the matter to recalculate the Veteran's overpayment debt based on accurate UTAs and allow the Veteran an opportunity to submit updated financial information.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for left and right elbow disabilities for further development, including obtaining an adequate opinion to address the Veteran's reported symptoms and diagnoses.

The appeal for an increased rating for a lung condition was withdrawn by the appellant.

The appeal for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea was withdrawn by the appellant before a decision was made.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities precluded him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation consistent with his education and occupational experience effective January 6, 2020.

The Veteran's income for 2022 exceeded the Means Test and Geographical Means Test thresholds, thus denying eligibility for medical care and prescription copay in the VA healthcare system.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for morbid obesity, as it is not considered a disability under VA compensation laws.

The Board granted a waiver of recovery of an overpayment of VA compensation benefits in the remaining amount of $20,884.62 based on equity and good conscience.