Other conditions decisions — 2025

The appeal concerning the issue of entitlement to service connection for obstructive sleep apnea was withdrawn by the appellant.

The appeal regarding the timeliness of the Notice of Disagreement is remanded for further development and consideration.

The appeal is remanded to correct duty to assist errors, specifically for a more detailed medical opinion and proper notice of the decision.

The Board remands the case to obtain a new medical opinion and for the AOJ to issue a new character of discharge determination under revised regulations.

The Board granted service connection for glioblastoma under the PACT Act and a temporary total evaluation based on surgery.

The Board remands the claims for an increased rating for varicose veins with stasis, right lower extremity status post resection of great saphenous vein varicosities due to missing treatment records.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to a duty to assist error.

The appeal regarding entitlement to a compensable rating for hemorrhoids was withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Board remands the issue of eligibility for enrollment in the PCAFC due to an inadequate CEAT review and a need for a new medical opinion.

The Board denied service connection for chronic myeloid leukemia as the evidence of record does not support a finding that it is etiologically related to the Veteran's military service.

The Veteran's eligibility to enroll in the PCAFC originating from a June 2021 joint application for enrollment was granted.

The Board remands the claim for eligibility in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) due to errors in the previous decision that require correction.

The appeal for PCAFC benefits is dismissed due to the extension of eligibility for Legacy PCAFC participants.

The Board remands the claim for eligibility to enroll in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) due to errors in the previous decision, specifically a lack of an opinion on whether participation is in the Veteran's best interest and inadequate notice.

The Board granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance for the Veteran's spouse, as she required regular assistance with daily activities due to her medical conditions.

The appeal for entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) was dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board remands the issue of eligibility to enroll in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error, requiring an opinion on whether it is in the best interest of the Veteran to participate in PCAFC.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of April 26, 2019, for the award of a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) and establishing basic eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA).

The Board remands the claim for service connection of urinary incontinence to obtain an adequate VA opinion, specifically addressing secondary causation and aggravation by the Veteran's service-connected hypertension.

The Board remands the claim for service connection of colon cancer, claimed as due to exposure to asbestos, for an addendum opinion considering additional evidence.