Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for payment of expenses for a non-VA COVID-19 test performed on November 22, 2021, as it was not authorized by VA.

The appeal for reimbursement of non-VA medical services was dismissed due to the improper claimant.

The Veteran's continued wrist immobilization throughout the convalescence year after his surgery warrants a temporary total rating for the entire year (spanning September 20, 2018, through September 20, 2019).

The Board remands the Veteran's claims for a rating in excess of 10 percent for right hip trochanteric bursitis, a compensable rating for right hip limitation of flexion, and entitlement to TDIU due to an inadequate examination.

The Board denied a separate rating for a neurological impairment of the left foot, to include left foot drop, as it was determined that the symptoms were part and parcel of the already service-connected LLE radiculopathy.

The Board granted service connection for residuals of a left eye injury, finding that the Veteran's current condition was incurred during active duty.

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

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

The Board remands the issue of whether the character of the service member's discharge from service is a bar to the receipt of VA compensation benefits due to an inadequate medical opinion and recent changes in law.

The Board denied entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) for the period prior to January 11, 2019.

The appeal is remanded for the AOJ to issue an SSOC and readjudicate the Veteran's claim.

The appeal is remanded for additional development, specifically to readjudicate the issue of entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) with consideration of all relevant evidence received since the December 2024 SSOC.

The Board granted service connection for left and right lower extremity varicose veins, finding that the Veteran's obesity, which was caused by his service-connected disabilities, led to the development of the varicose veins.

The Board remands the Veteran's claim for an increased rating in excess of 50 percent for myasthenia gravis to ensure a complete record is available.

The Board granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that his glioblastoma was etiologically related to his in-service herbicide agent exposure.

The appeal was denied as the withholding of VA compensation benefits to recoup military separation pay in the amount of $17,473.04 was deemed proper under the law.

The Board remands the claim for eligibility under the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) to obtain additional evidence and a medical opinion.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for a skin condition to correct pre-decisional duty to assist errors, including failing to develop evidence of potential plutonium exposure and obtaining an adequate medical opinion regarding the Veteran's TERA.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of July 24, 2019, for the grant of TDIU based on clear and unmistakable error (CUE) in a previous rating decision.

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