Other conditions decisions — 2025

The appeal regarding service connection for a low back disability was withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Board denied service connection for a left foot condition, finding no evidence of a disabling left foot condition.

The appeal was denied as the overpayment of VA disability compensation benefits in the amount of $13,396.48 was properly created and recovery is not against equity and good conscience.

The Board remands the case for additional development, including a TERA opinion regarding the Veteran's cause of death.

The Board denied service connection for a gallbladder disorder, finding no evidence linking the condition to active service or any incident of service.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to eligibility for PCAFC due to a need for additional medical opinion and proper notice.

The Board granted an effective date of September 1, 2023, for the award of apportionment of $400 to V.M.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for cause of death to ensure all available service treatment records are obtained and an additional medical opinion is provided.

The Board granted service connection for a right elbow disability and denied an increased rating for the left elbow injury.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for direct payment of fees from past due benefits awarded in a June 2024 decision granting the Veteran an additional dependent.

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

The Board remands the claim for eligibility for PCAFC benefits due to an inadequate notice of denial and a need for a new medical opinion.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and he is granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to January 14, 2021.

The appeal for an effective date prior to April 15, 2021, for accrued benefits for additional special monthly compensation at a higher level was withdrawn by the appellant.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for survivor pension benefits in excess of those already awarded due to her income exceeding the maximum annual pension rate.

The Veteran is granted eligibility for a higher-level stipend (Level 2) under the PCAFC due to his need for continuous supervision, protection, or instruction.

The appeal was dismissed due to procedural defects in the appellant's submission of a VA Form 10182.

The Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of beneficiary travel expenses for travel from a VA facility on September 5, 2023, is granted.

The Board remands the claim for a pre-decisional error based on an incorrect interpretation of eligibility criteria and inadequate medical opinion.

The Board granted service connection for balanitis as secondary to diabetes mellitus, type 2 and denied increased ratings for diabetes mellitus, type 2, bilateral lower extremity diabetic neuropathy, coronary artery disease, and an earlier effective date for special monthly compensation.