Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board granted an earlier effective date of November 1, 2013, for the grant of a TDIU and eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 35.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an extension of her delimiting date for education benefits under Chapter 33, Post-9/11 GI Bill, as the evidence did not show that a physical or mental disability prevented her from initiating or completing her chosen program of education prior to May 2020.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of March 24, 2021, for the apportionment from the Veteran's VA disability compensation benefits and awarded a 40 percent apportionment (20 percent per child) to the appellant on behalf of the children.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions manifest with the effective loss of use of his right foot, and he is granted eligibility for financial assistance in the purchase of an automobile or other conveyance and automobile adaptive equipment.

The Board remands the matter for additional development to ensure that all necessary evidence is obtained and that the Veteran receives proper notice of the decision.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevent him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation consistent with his education, training, and work history.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including posttraumatic stress disorder and neuropathy, preclude him from substantial and gainful employment starting July 15, 2021.

The Veteran is entitled to an effective date of February 21, 2021, for the assignment of a 70 percent rating for PTSD.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for a bilateral breast condition to obtain an etiological opinion, as there was a pre-decisional duty-to-assist error in failing to provide one.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an earlier effective date prior to March 8, 2012, for the grant of service connection for PTSD and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board remands the issue of eligibility for benefits under the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) due to an inadequate medical opinion.

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

The appeal on the merits has become moot due to the death of the appellant and must be dismissed for lack of jurisdiction.

The appeal of the proposed action to sever service connection for tinnitus was dismissed, and entitlement to service connection for bilateral arthritis of the hands was denied.

The Board granted service connection for residuals of a deviated nasal septum, resolving reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor.

The Veteran's claim for VA educational assistance benefits under the Post-Vietnam Era Veterans' Educational Assistance Program (VEAP), Chapter 32, United States Code was denied as he did not meet the eligibility requirements.

The Board denied a temporary evaluation of 100 percent for the Veteran's left distal fibula fracture based on surgical or other treatment necessitating convalescence.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a mental health condition as secondary to his service-connected obstructive sleep apnea and tinnitus, finding no current disability of a mental health condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for special monthly compensation based on housebound status and aid and attendance, as his service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria.

The Board granted service connection for gastric ulcer with bacterial infection, finding that the evidence supports a positive nexus to in-service medical treatment.