Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board denied the Veteran's request for construction of a shed on her property as part of VR&E benefits, finding that she does not require such construction to meditate or do yoga.

The appeal was denied due to the proper withholding of VA compensation benefits for 20 days during FY 2023, as the Veteran received drill pay while also receiving VA disability compensation.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for cause of death, as an adequate medical opinion is necessary to comprehensively evaluate the Appellant's claim.

The Appellant, who is the Veteran's biological daughter, was denied recognition as the Veteran's child for VA compensation purposes, to include based on permanent incapacity for self-support prior to attaining the age of 18 and for DIC and accrued benefits purposes.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical care provided on February 25, 2021, as VA did not pre-authorize such care and it was not rendered for a medical emergency.

The Board remands the matter for further development, including verification of the Veteran's incarceration details and support payments.

The Board remands the appeal to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error and provide proper notice under 38 U.S.C. § 5104.

The Board remands the matter to obtain an adequate medical opinion to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Board remands the claim for an increased rating for other sleep disorders to correct a procedural error regarding notice of the Veteran's right to a hearing.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for special monthly compensation, specially adapted housing, and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability as the Veteran was not service-connected for any disabilities during his lifetime.

The Board remands the claim for a new medical opinion to address whether the Veteran is eligible for enrollment in the PCAFC program.

The appeal for accrued benefits was denied because the appellant does not qualify as an eligible person for purposes of receiving accrued benefits and there is a statutory bar to accrued benefit claims for payments made pursuant to the special Nehmer provisions.

The appeal for travel reimbursement for care received in the community from 2013 to 2022 was dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of all claims except his hypertension claim.

The Veteran withdrew her appeals for an earlier effective date and a higher rating for temporomandibular joint dislocation (TMJ), so the Board dismissed these matters.

The appeal for continued eligibility under the PCAFC is dismissed as the Veteran's eligibility has been extended and there is no case or controversy before the Board.

The Board granted service connection for dementia as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for both service-connected and non-service-connected burial benefits due to a lack of evidence showing that he had any service-connected disabilities or was receiving VA pension or disability compensation at the time of his death.

The Veteran's application for eligibility to enroll in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) was denied due to insufficient evidence showing a need for personal care services for at least six continuous months.

The Board granted increased ratings of 40 percent for right and left lower extremity radiculopathy with tarsal tunnel, effective April 1, 2021. The chest pain issue was remanded for further development.

The Board granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, which precluded him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment.