Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board remands the claim for service connection of hemangioblastoma of the spine to obtain an addendum opinion from a specialist in vascular disorders.

The Board remands the claims for a compensable disability rating for right fifth finger fracture residuals and entitlement to TDIU due to an incomplete VA Form 21-8940 and the need for additional medical evidence.

The appeal concerning service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Board remands the claim for service connection of pleomorphic adenoma to obtain a TERA-specific VA medical opinion, as the Veteran's assertion that he was stationed at Camp Lejeune is not substantiated and there is no evidence of radiation exposure.

The Board remands the claim for service connection of vitiligo to obtain an addendum opinion considering all potential toxic exposure risk activities, including Camp Lejeune.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to an initial compensable disability rating for right foot hallux valgus, including whether a separate evaluation is warranted for left foot hallux valgus, for further development and consideration.

The appeal for entitlement to payment of medical services provided by Cumberland Skin Surgery and Dermatology on June 9, 2020 was dismissed due to the statutory and contractual authority governing the Veterans Community Care Program.

The appeal for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical services on July 29, 2019, was dismissed due to the billing company not being a proper claimant.

The appeal concerning the issue of entitlement to a higher rating for tinea cruris with pseudofolliculitis barbae, to include the propriety of the reduction of the rating from 60 percent to noncompensable, was withdrawn by the Veteran.

The appeal for payment of non-VA medical services provided on February 25, 2020, was dismissed due to the improper claimant filing a Notice of Disagreement.

The Board denied service connection for ringing in the ears due to insufficient evidence of a current disability and no showing that it is related to in-service noise exposure.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a dental condition, specifically tooth decay/deterioration.

The appeal for service connection for a right foot condition, including heel spurs, was withdrawn by the Veteran and dismissed. Service connection was granted for right heel status post right lower extremity retrocalcaneal heel spur resection with reapproximating of the Achilles tendon.

The appeal for a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability (TDIU) was dismissed due to an improper concurrent election of administrative review options.

The appeal regarding the duty to assist error in the Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic lower back pain is dismissed.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, in the aggregate, preclude him from securing or following a substantial gainful occupation effective April 30, 2020.

The appeal concerning the payment of expenses for non-VA medical services provided by the appellant has been dismissed as the issues have been resolved in full by administrative action.

The Board denied a waiver of recovery of an overpayment of VA pension benefits in the amount of $35,804.

The appeal for service connection for bilateral cataracts with decreased vision was denied due to the untimely filing of the Board Appeal request.

The Veteran withdrew the appeal for an initial rating in excess of 50 percent disabling for service-connected posttraumatic headaches.