Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board remands the Veteran's claim for eligibility to enroll in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) due to a need for further evaluation and processing.

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

The Board granted a 10 percent rating for the service-connected bilateral ingrown toenail disability and service connection for an alcohol use disorder, secondary to a service-connected Generalized Anxiety Disorder.

The appeal for recognition as the surviving spouse of the Veteran for VA benefits purposes, including a certificate of eligibility for a VA loan guaranty, is dismissed due to res judicata.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for VA home loan guaranty benefits due to insufficient active-duty service.

The Board remands the appeal to obtain documentation of child support payments and updated financial information from both parties.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for anemia due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to service connection for Guillain-Barre syndrome for an adequate toxic exposure risk activity (TERA) opinion.

The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and assistance of another due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board granted a 40 percent disability rating for varicose veins of the left and right lower extremities, effective October 8, 2021.

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 denied higher ratings for the Veteran's right and left foot hallux valgus and right and left foot hammertoes, as the maximum 10 percent ratings were already assigned.

The Board denied service connection for right hip iliopsoas tendinitis as the most probative evidence does not show a link to service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for tooth fracture and an initial compensable rating for cataract of the right eye.

The Board remands the claim for additional development to clarify information regarding the Veteran's death and funeral services, as well as to ensure a complete record is available.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for thrombotic thrombocytopenia purpura-hemolytic syndrome to obtain a medical opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the condition.

The Veteran's surviving spouse is granted burial benefits in the form of a burial allowance and plot/interment allowance, but denied transportation reimbursement.

The Board denied the claim for accrued benefits as the appellant, who is an adult son of the deceased Veteran and his surviving spouse, does not qualify as a 'child' under VA law.

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 veteran withdrew all pending appeals, and the Board has no jurisdiction to review them.