Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board remands the claim for eligibility in benefits under the Department of Veteran's Affairs' Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) to ensure a complete record and adequate notice are provided, and to obtain a new medical opinion.

The Board remands the claim for entitlement to a TDIU prior to October 10, 2017 due to the need for further development and readjudication.

The Board granted service connection for a right and left foot disorder as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, finding that there is at least equipoise evidence of aggravation.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for nonservice-connected pension benefits due to a lack of verified active military service during a period of war.

The Board granted service connection for a cardiac disorder as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected asthma and COPD.

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board remands the Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for residuals of a double mastectomy due to the need for additional informed consent forms.

The Board remands the claims for increased ratings for involuntary urination and involuntary bowel as well as a claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for the aid and attendance of another person, due to missing records from private medical providers.

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death, and the request for substitution of claimant upon death was denied.

The Board denied service connection for right transtibial amputation secondary to dysvascular etiology, finding no evidence linking the condition to service or chemical exposures at Camp Lejeune.

The appeal for service connection for testicular muscle strain was dismissed as untimely because the Veteran did not file a timely Legacy Notice of Disagreement within one year of notification of the July 2014 denial.

The Veteran was granted a rating of 30 percent for EDP effective June 9, 2023, and a maximum rating of 60 percent for lichen planus.

The appeal for a Certificate of Eligibility for a VA loan guaranty has been withdrawn and dismissed.

The Board denied service connection for a skin condition, finding that the evidence does not support a link between the Veteran's current skin conditions and his military service.

The Board granted service connection for the Veteran's cause of death, chronic myelocytic leukemia (CML), due to benzene exposure during active duty.

The Board granted service connection for residuals of burns on the right thumb, but denied service connection for residuals of burns on the right small finger and nerve damage. The claims for loss of strength in various fingers were remanded.

The Board remands the claim for a new medical opinion and to provide complete notice of the decision as required by 38 U.S.C. § 5104.

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

The appeal was withdrawn by the Veteran during a Board hearing, and therefore has been dismissed.

The appeal is remanded to correct duty to assist errors related to the denial of eligibility for enrollment in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC).