Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for VR&E benefits under Chapter 31, as he does not have an employment handicap despite having service-connected disabilities.

The Board remands the case to obtain a TERA opinion and memorandum regarding toxic exposure risk activities during service, as required by the PACT Act.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for higher initial ratings for Bell's Palsy, left side cranial nerve V impairment, and dermatochalasis, left eye. The urinary tract infection claim was remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance criteria prior to February 7, 2022.

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

The appeal for eligibility to enroll in the PCAFC was denied as a matter of law due to the Veteran's death during the application approval process.

The appeal was denied due to the Veteran's fugitive felon status as defined in 38 U.S.C. § 5313B from December 1, 2023.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for education benefits under Chapter 33 (Post-9/11 GI Bill) in excess of 60 percent benefit level due to a discharge other than honorable conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for left eye hordeolum and bilateral meibomian gland dysfunction as there was no evidence of visual impairment, disfigurement, or incapacitating episodes.

The appeal for a compensable rating for monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS) is dismissed due to the lack of an appealable decision on the issue in the preceding year.

The appeal as to acceptance of the June 26, 2024 HLR claim for special monthly compensation based upon housebound status pursuant to 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s) is granted because the issue was not adjudicated in the June 12, 2024 rating decision.

The Board granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities, resolving reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for appendiceal carcinoma to correct pre-decisional duty to assist errors.

The Board granted the Appellant's appeal for reimbursement of burial transportation expenses in the amount of $1,391.20.

The appeal involving the propriety of removal of dependent D.H. based on school attendance is dismissed as the benefit sought has already been granted.

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

The Board remands the claim for a certificate of eligibility for VA home loan benefits due to insufficient information regarding the veteran's service dates and details.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to eligibility for enrollment in the Department of Veterans Affairs' Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Board remands the claim for eligibility in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors, including improper notice and an inadequate medical determination.

The appeal was dismissed due to procedural defects in the Veteran's claims and NODs.