Other conditions decisions — 2025

The appeal for eligibility for PCAFC benefits was denied as the Veteran and Caregiver-applicant were no longer eligible due to their divorce.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeal for additional compensation benefits for his spouse, T., as the benefit sought has already been granted.

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

The Board denied an earlier effective date for a rating of total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) than August 25, 2016.

The Board remands the claim to ensure a clear accounting of how the total overpayment debt was calculated.

The Board granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, which include lumbar spine degenerative disc disease, bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy, left ankle disability, sinusitis, adjustment disorder with anxiety, and right ear tinnitus.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's requests for an extension of time to file a Board Appeal request as moot due to the reinstatement of their disability compensation benefits.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for a TDIU, finding that August 2, 2023 was the proper effective date.

The appeal 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 an inadequate medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran is in need of personal care services.

The appeal for an earlier effective date prior to January 31, 2024 for entitlement to special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance criteria was dismissed because it is duplicative of a previously filed and ongoing appeal.

The Board granted entitlement to a total rating based upon individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU) prior to July 2, 2024.

The Board remands the matter of whether the reduction in the amount of nonservice-connected (NSC) survivor's pension payments and the termination of the payment of survivor's pension benefits were proper, due to deficiencies in the record regarding income and SSA benefits.

The Board remands the claim for service connection of bilateral eye anisocoria status post retinal detachments and floaters to correct an error in the previous decision.

The Board denied service connection for a somatic symptom disorder, finding that the evidence does not support a diagnosis of SSD in accordance with DSM-5 criteria.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities because he was gainfully employed full-time.

The Board denied an effective date prior to July 19, 2023 for the grant of service connection for angioneurotic edema.

The Board denied an initial evaluation in excess of 50 percent for adjustment disorder, finding the Veteran's symptoms more closely resembled those warranting a 50 percent rating.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date prior to October 1, 2024, for the retroactive Concurrent Retirement and Disability Pay (CRDP) in the amount of $1,665.70.

The Board remands the claim for eligibility to enroll in VA's PCAFC due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error and an inadequate medical opinion.