Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board dismissed the appeal for a temporary total evaluation for convalescence treatment of a service-connected left knee disability as it was redundant and part of an ongoing legacy appeal.

The Veteran has withdrawn their appeal regarding the increased rating for somatic symptom disorder and insomnia disorder with non-sleep disorder mental comorbidity.

The Veteran's eligibility for VA home loan guaranty benefits is granted based on his service-connected disability.

The Board remands the claim for a review of the VA examination regarding the Veteran's migraines and to obtain an addendum opinion.

The appeal for direct payment of attorney fees based on past-due benefits was denied as the appellant did not provide qualifying representation leading to the grant of an increased rating or service connection.

The Board granted an effective date of March 1, 2022, for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) based on the submission of the Veteran's death certificate within one year of his death.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for a dental condition to include loss of teeth and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation as of August 29, 2013.

The January 2, 2025, Board decision granting eligibility to direct payment of attorney fees was vacated due to procedural insufficiencies.

The appeal for direct payment of attorney fees to W.S. was denied, while the appeal for R.N.'s fees was granted. The reasonableness of R.N.'s fee amount is remanded for further review.

The Board granted a separate 30 percent rating for left calf muscle atrophy due to disuse, effective August 11, 2021.

The Board remands the claims for further development of evidence, including obtaining outstanding medical records.

The Board remands the claim for a VA examiner to provide an addendum opinion on whether the Veteran's dry eye syndrome is caused or aggravated by his service-connected rhinitis.

The veteran withdrew his appeal, and the Board dismissed the claim.

The Board remands the matter to correct an error by the AOJ in satisfying a regulatory or statutory duty, specifically regarding the Veteran's earlier effective date claim for SMC based on aid and attendance.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal, including the issue of entitlement to a waiver of recovery of an overpayment of education benefits.

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death before a decision could be made.

The appeal for eligibility for PCAFC benefits was denied due to the death of the Veteran, as the application requirements could not be completed.

The Veteran's concentric contraction of the field of vision is deemed equivalent to 5/200 visual acuity, bilaterally, qualifying them for special monthly compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(l).

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the award of service connection for left foot hallux valgus and left knee strain, as the Veteran's claims were not filed within one year of her Intent to File a Claim form.