Other conditions decisions — 2025

The appeal for eligibility for benefits under the VA's PCAFC is remanded due to a pre-decisional duty-to-assist error and an inadequate medical opinion.

The Board dismissed the appeal for entitlement to a higher payment rate for medical services provided by L.L. from December 1, 2019, to April 30, 2020, as it is governed by statutory and contractual authority that does not allow for review by the Board.

The appeal regarding the Veteran's eligibility to enroll in the VA PCAFC was withdrawn by the Veteran and therefore dismissed.

The Board remands the issue of SMC for a surviving spouse based on the need for regular aid and attendance or being housebound due to an unfulfilled duty to assist.

The Board granted the Veteran's claim for a total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to his service-connected disabilities, which prevent him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board remands the Veteran's claim for eligibility to enroll in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) due to a pre-decisional duty to notify error and failure to satisfy a statutory duty under 38 U.S.C. § 5104.

The Board granted service connection for an eye disorder as secondary to diabetes mellitus type II, resolving all reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor.

The Board denied the Veteran's eligibility for enrollment in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) as he was not found to be in need of personal care services due to an inability to perform activities of daily living.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to eligibility for benefits under VA's Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Board remands the claim for a more detailed medical opinion and to provide complete notice of the decision as required by law.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for reimbursement of equipment and supplies, including headphones, security bag, USB camera adapter, and VPN, as they were not required by her school or necessary to mitigate or compensate for the effects of her disabilities.

The Board remands the issue of eligibility for enrollment in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) due to a need for further evidence and correction of an error that would have a reasonable possibility of aiding in substantiating the claim.

The Board granted service connection for ventral hernia and umbilical hernia based on the evidence showing that the Veteran's current disability is related to his active military service.

The Board remands the issue of eligibility for enrollment in VA's PCAFC to correct errors that occurred prior to the April 2020 VHA decision on appeal, including a legally inadequate notice and an inadequate medical opinion.

The Board remands the appeal for an opinion on whether it is in the best interest of the Veteran to participate in the PCAFC program and to provide notice as required by law.

The Board granted the waiver of recovery of an overpayment of VA pension benefits in the amount of $7,470.00 based on equity and good conscience.

The Board denied the appellant's eligibility for direct payment of attorney fees from past due benefits awarded in a March 2024 rating decision.

The Board remands the claims for a rating in excess of 30 percent, TDIU, DEA benefits, and SMC due to service-connected CAD prior to April 5, 2024, as it needs additional evidence regarding the severity of the Veteran's condition.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an increased disability evaluation for degenerative arthritis of the lumbosacral spine with residuals of removal of the right latissimus dorsi, muscle group II.

Service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death was granted due to herbicide agent exposure and service-connected PTSD contributing substantially or materially to the cause of death.