Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, as metastatic cholangiocarcinoma was not shown to be related to his active service.

The Board granted a 20 percent rating for left foot injury residuals and left foot strain, but denied ratings in excess of 10 percent for hand/finger strains and service connection for a skin disorder.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for special monthly compensation based on housebound status as the Veteran did not meet the criteria prior to December 29, 2020.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for gastritis with chronic constipation to afford the Veteran a new VA examination.

The Board remands the matter to obtain a new medical opinion from the Centralized Eligibility and Appeals Team (CEAT) regarding the Veteran's eligibility for enrollment in the PCAFC.

The Board denied service connection for herpes simplex virus (HSV), Crohn's disease, and an anal or perianal fistula as the evidence of record does not support a finding that these conditions are related to the Veteran's active military service.

The appeal is dismissed due to the issuance of a certificate of eligibility for the purposes of a VA loan guaranty.

The appeal concerning the Veteran's left hip condition has been dismissed due to their death while the appeal was pending.

The Board grants an effective date of April 28, 2018, for the grant of TDIU.

The Board remands the claim for an adequate VA etiology opinion due to a lack of clear conclusions and supporting data in the previous examination.

The appeal concerning the issue of entitlement to service connection for residuals of a facial injury, to include eye injury, is dismissed.

The Board denied service connection for eye disability, other than dry eye syndrome and gum disability for VA compensation purposes as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred in or caused by active military service.

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

The Board granted service connection for overactive bladder, finding that it was aggravated by the Veteran's service-connected sleep apnea.

The appeal for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance was dismissed as the notice of disagreement did not address a valid rating decision.

The Board remands the case to cure a due process deficiency and obtain an adequate medical decision regarding eligibility for enrollment in VA's Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC).

The Board remands the issue of eligibility to enroll in the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA's) Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error, requiring an adequate medical opinion.

The appeal for discharge from VA's PCAFC program was dismissed due to the extension of eligibility for Legacy participants.

The appeal was dismissed as the Veteran attempted to appeal a proposed rating reduction, which cannot be appealed.

The Board remands the case to ensure proper notification and a legally adequate medical decision regarding eligibility for PCAFC benefits.