Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board dismissed the claims for a rating in excess of 70 percent for service-connected PTSD from November 15, 2011 and an earlier effective date for the assigned 100 percent rating for service-connected PTSD.

The Board remands the matter for a legally adequate medical opinion from the Caregiver Support Team (CEAT) to determine eligibility for enrollment in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC).

The appeal was dismissed due to a procedural defect in compliance with claims-processing rules.

The Board remands the case to obtain a new medical opinion from the Centralized Eligibility and Appeals Team (CEAT) regarding the Veteran's eligibility for benefits under VA's Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC).

The Board remands the matter to obtain an opinion as to whether it is in the best interest of the Veteran to participate in the PCAFC program and provide complete notice of the decision on this claim.

The appeal for benefits under VA's Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) is dismissed due to the extension of eligibility for legacy PCAFC participants.

The Board remands the claim for a new medical opinion to address eligibility criteria for PCAFC benefits, as the previous decision was found inadequate and based on an incorrect interpretation of statutory requirements.

The appeal for service connection for vitiligo has been withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Board denied a staged disability rating higher than 20 percent for limited flexion of the right knee from November 13, 2023 to March 1, 2025, and a rating higher than 10 percent thereafter.

The Board remands the matter for a legally adequate medical decision regarding the Veteran's eligibility to enroll in the PCAFC.

The veteran withdrew his appeal for entitlement to TDIU prior to August 27, 2018.

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 enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia) as the evidence did not support a nexus between the condition and the Veteran's service, including any burn pit exposure.

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death while it was pending.

The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance from March 25, 2024.

The Board denied the reduction of the rating for service-connected stroke from 100 percent to 10 percent, and granted service connection for adjustment disorder as a residual of the stroke.

The Board remands the claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. §1151 for an additional disability of the groin following a January 2009 right inguinal hernia repair at a VAMC facility due to insufficient evidence and errors in the duty to assist.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for left and right hand conditions to correct a duty to assist error.

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death while it was pending.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for a muscle disability and loss of body hair due to inadequate VA examination opinions.