Other conditions decisions — 2025

The appeal was dismissed because the Veteran does not have standing to pursue an appeal on behalf of C.A. for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits prior to December 2, 2020.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for eligibility in the PCAFC program, and the Board has dismissed the appeal.

The Veteran's March 2023 notice of disagreement is dismissed as it was invalid to opt the appeal into VA's modernized appeals system.

The Veteran's sister is entitled to nonservice-connected burial benefits because the Veteran was receiving VA disability compensation at the time of his death and personal expenses were incurred for his burial.

The Board denied a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities prior to December 22, 2023.

The Board remands the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to a lack of a VA examination focusing solely on his service-connected disabilities.

The Board remands the claim for a medical opinion to determine if the Veteran's lymphoma was related to his participation in toxic exposure risk activity during active service, including his exposure to exhaust fumes and pollutants emitted from C-141 aircraft.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for service-connected bilateral lower extremity PAD and a TDIU.

The Veteran's claim for nonservice-connected pension benefits was denied as he did not have active military service during a period of war.

The Board remands the claim for an initial increased rating for a left thigh muscle injury due to a laceration because additional evidence is needed regarding the impact of medications on the severity of the disability.

The Board found that the December 1997 and January 1999 rating decisions were not the product of clear and unmistakable error (CUE).

The Board denied an earlier effective date prior to September 6, 2019, for the 70 percent disability evaluation for the service-connected circadian rhythm sleep-wake-disorders-non-24-hour sleep wake type.

The appeal for service connection for urinary tract infection is remanded due to a pre-decisional duty-to-assist error in the medical opinions provided.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on housebound status, as he is already in receipt of the earliest possible date of entitlement.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for cause of death due to acute myelogenous leukemia, as there are outstanding private treatment records and an inadequate VA medical opinion.

The appeal regarding eligibility to enroll in the VA Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) is remanded.

The appeal for service connection for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease was dismissed due to the Veteran not submitting a proper form and new evidence.

The Board granted service connection for obesity and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, both as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The Board remands the claims for service connection for colon cancer and individual unemployability (TDIU) due to a duty to assist error, requiring further development of evidence related to toxic exposure activities.

The Veteran withdrew the appeal for service connection for myositis, and it has been dismissed.