Other conditions decisions — 2025

The appeal for restoration of a 30 percent disability rating for chronic diarrhea is dismissed as moot because the RO has already restored the rating.

The appeal for reimbursement of non-VA medical services was dismissed as the Veteran withdrew her appeal on February 26, 2024.

The Board remands the claim for a heart disability, to include hypertensive cardiovascular disease and myocardial ischemia, as the November 2023 VA examination is inadequate.

The Board denied the request to revise a December 15, 2003 rating decision that reduced an evaluation of residuals of MRSA infection from 100 percent to 60 percent on the basis of clear and unmistakable error (CUE).

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

The Board remands the claim for SMC-AA to correct duty to assist errors that occurred prior to the April 2024 rating decision on appeal.

The Board granted service connection for pleurisy based on the Veteran's presumed exposure to burn pits and other toxins during his deployment in Kuwait and Afghanistan, under the provisions of the PACT Act.

The Veteran's claim for nonservice-connected pension benefits was denied because he did not have active service during a period of war as defined by law or regulation.

The Board remands the case for a more detailed and thoroughly explained medical opinion regarding eligibility for benefits under VA PCAFC.

The Board remands the claims for a clothing allowance due to the lack of records related to the 2022 claims, including the decision on appeal.

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

The appeal of the issue of a rating in excess of 10 percent for hypertension is dismissed due to an untimely notice of disagreement. The Board remands the claim for service connection for alopecia.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a 10 percent evaluation based upon multiple noncompensable service-connected disabilities as he has been in receipt of a compensable rating throughout the period on appeal.

The appeal regarding the eligibility for the direct payment of fees based on past-due benefits was withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Board remands the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance due to a need for regular assistance, as further evidence is required.

The Board remands the matter to obtain clarification on the Veteran's Reserve unit assignment and number of training days performed in FY 2022.

The Board remands the issues of entitlement to an initial compensable rating for chronic lymphocytic leukemia and splenomegaly due to inadequate VA examinations.

The veteran withdrew the appeal for an increased initial rating for periodic limb movement disorder / restless leg syndrome.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 50 percent for service-connected bilateral hearing loss based on the audiometric examination results.

The appeal regarding entitlement to payment of the cost of non-VA dental services provided by Divine Dental is dismissed as the issue has been resolved in full by administrative action.