Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board denied the appellant's eligibility for attorney fees based on past-due benefits from the October 2024 rating decision.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him so helpless as to require regular aid and attendance, thus granting special monthly compensation (SMC) based upon regular aid and attendance.

The Board granted service connection for splenectomy with splenic lymphangioma and denied a compensable disability rating for erectile dysfunction, abdominal scars, and a ventral hernia.

The Board granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) for the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board granted service connection for spinal stenosis and denied service connection for an enlarged prostate, including due to herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's Means Test eligibility category change from copay exempt to copay required for income year 2022 was properly denied.

The Veteran's appeal for eligibility to enroll in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) was withdrawn and dismissed.

The Board remands the matter to correct a duty to assist error related to the validity of debts resulting from a change in enrollment for a dental residency program.

The Board remands the claim for a new medical determination considering all medical information of record to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Board granted the Veteran Level 2 benefits under the PCAFC due to his need for supervision, protection, or instruction on a continuous basis.

The appeal regarding the validity of an overpayment debt was dismissed by the Veteran before a decision could be made.

The Board remands the matter for an adequate medical opinion to determine if the Veteran requires personal care services and whether he has a need for supervision or protection based on symptoms or residuals of neurological or other impairment or injury.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to payment or reimbursement for non-VA ambulance services provided on July 8, 2025, due to a need for additional development and clarification.

The Board granted service connection for TMJ disorder with bruxism and a 70 percent rating for PTSD, beginning October 16, 2023.

The issue of J.F.'s eligibility to the direct payment of attorney fees based on past due benefits awarded in a June 2024 dependency decision is dismissed.

The appeal to reinstate a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) was denied because the Veteran did not submit a required 'Employment Questionnaire' within the required time period.

The Board remands the matter to obtain a more detailed medical opinion and any outstanding treatment records.

The Board remands the claims for payment or reimbursement of beneficiary travel expenses related to specific episodes of care due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Board remands the claim for a total rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Veteran withdrew her appeal for the issue of entitlement to service connection for panuveitis, and the Board has no jurisdiction to review this claim.