Other conditions decisions — 2025

The appeal was dismissed due to the untimely filing of the Notice of Disagreement within one year of notification of the respective rating decisions.

The Board remands the matter to satisfy regulatory and statutory duties under 38 U.S.C. § 1720G and 38 C.F.R. § 71.20, as the Veteran's serious injury now meets the criteria for PCAFC eligibility.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for left and right shin splints, finding that the evidence does not support a causal relationship between the current disability and an in-service injury.

The Board remands the claim for eligibility to enrollment for benefits under the PCAFC due to missing documentation and a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for eligibility to enroll in the PCAFC related to an October 2021 application due to the inability to complete necessary evaluations, education and training, and assessments within 90 days of receipt of the joint application.

The Board remands the appeal to obtain a more detailed and thoroughly explained medical opinion regarding the Veteran's eligibility for PCAFC.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for colon cancer and metastatic liver cancer due to an inadequate medical opinion regarding the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents during his active service in Vietnam.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for multiple myeloma and soft tissue sarcoma, finding no evidence of these conditions during or approximate to the pendency of the claim.

The Board remands the issue of eligibility for enrollment in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) due to a legally inadequate decision by the Centralized Eligibility and Appeals Team (CEAT).

The Board remands the case to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error and associate additional records, specifically service treatment records from Munson Army Health in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, and Guantanamo Bay Naval Hospital, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, as well as any Summarized Article 15 or CID report.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for recognition as the Veteran's surviving spouse for VA purposes, as they were divorced at the time of his death.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an increased rating for bilateral hearing loss, and the Board has no jurisdiction to review this issue.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date for the termination of apportionment payments to his dependent child, as the reason for the apportionment no longer existed on September 1, 2022.

The Board denied the veteran's appeals for an increased rating for a left knee strain and service connection for hair loss and a rash due to untimely appeal requests.

The Board remands the claim for a medical opinion to determine if the Veteran is in need of personal care services due to an inability to perform activities of daily living or a need for supervision.

The Board granted an initial 10 percent rating for the Veteran's service-connected atrophic vaginitis due to continuous treatment required.

The Board remands the appeal to obtain additional evidence regarding payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical and ambulance services received on May 9, 2019.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an increased rating in excess of 0 percent for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for VR&E benefits, finding that she did not have an employment handicap and was therefore not in need of rehabilitation.

The Board remands the claim for entitlement to enroll in VA's PCAFC due to an inadequate medical opinion from the Centralized Eligibility and Appeals Team (CEAT).