Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board granted an effective date of March 26, 2019, for individual unemployability based on the Veteran's continuous pursuit of the highest rating possible for his service-connected PTSD and other disabilities.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for an unspecified trauma and stressor-related disorder, finding that the Veteran's claim was not filed within one year of his separation from service.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to service connection for a lipoma/skin condition due to a need for an addendum opinion.

The appeal concerning the issue of entitlement to an effective date earlier than January 31, 2011, for the grant of service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death is dismissed.

The appeal regarding the Veteran's competency to handle disbursement of VA funds is dismissed as the issue has been resolved in favor of the Veteran.

The appeal for service connection for bilateral feet numbness and bilateral hand numbness was dismissed as it was not timely filed.

The appeal for eligibility to continue enrollment in the PCAFC is dismissed as moot.

The Board remands the matter to ensure that the Veteran's complete loan guaranty file has been obtained and associated with the claims file prior to adjudication on the merits.

The appeal of the issue of eligibility for the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) is dismissed due to an extension of eligibility for legacy participants.

The Board is remanding the appeal for additional development related to a VA Form 21-4192, Request for Employment Information.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for service connection for insomnia, finding that the evidence does not support a separate diagnosis of insomnia distinct from his already service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The appeal was dismissed due to the untimely filing of a Notice of Disagreement.

The Board granted the appellant's eligibility for direct payment of attorney fees from past due benefits awarded in a December 2023 rating decision granting Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) at the housebound rate.

The Board denied service connection for a bilateral eye/vision disability, finding that the evidence did not support a link between the Veteran's in-service exposure and his current condition.

The Board remands the claim for further development to determine if the Veteran was unable to defray the expenses of travel on September 6, 2023.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for recognition of O.Y. as his helpless child.

The Board remands the matter to ensure that the Veteran's complete loan guaranty file, including service personnel records, is obtained and associated with the claims file prior to adjudication on the merits.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for VR&E benefits, and the case is dismissed.

The Board remands the appeal for a legally adequate medical opinion from the Centralized Eligibility and Appeals Team (CEAT) regarding eligibility for benefits under PCAFC.

The appeals regarding the deferred claims for service connection for varicose veins and total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) are dismissed as there was no final adjudicative determination to which a Notice of Disagreement could be filed.