Other conditions decisions — 2025

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

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death but granted recognition of B.R. as a helpless child of the Veteran on the basis of permanent incapacity for self-support prior to attaining the age of 18 years.

The appeal for an earlier effective date prior to October 1, 2021, for the grant of an apportionment of the Veteran's VA disability compensation benefits was denied.

The appeal was dismissed due to a procedural error in the docketing process.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities precluded him from obtaining or retaining substantially gainful employment, and the Board granted entitlement to TDIU.

The appeal for eligibility in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) was denied as the Veteran died before all criteria for approval were met.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for an abdominal muscle contusion and back strain was dismissed due to the untimely filing of the Board Appeal request.

The Board denied the Veteran's eligibility for enrollment in the PCAFC, finding that participation would not significantly enhance his ability to live safely in a home setting or support his potential progress in rehabilitation.

The Board remands the claim for eligibility to enroll in the PCAFC due to deficiencies in the decision and notification provided by VA.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to an apportionment of the Veteran's VA compensation benefits for the benefit of minor children AQJ and BFJ due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The appeal concerning the proposed rating reduction for an acquired psychiatric disorder was withdrawn by the Veteran before a decision was made.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for specially adapted housing (SAH) and special home adaptation (SHA) as there was no evidence of a permanent and total disability due to loss of use of one or more extremities.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance at a higher rate.

The appeal was dismissed as the Veteran has no justiciable case or controversy over which the Board has jurisdiction.

The Board denied entitlement to dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) benefits, accrued benefits, and remanded the claim for a survivor's pension.

The appeal for both an increased rating and earlier effective date for a left knee disorder was dismissed as it is a duplicate of a previously adjudicated matter.

The Board denied service connection for esophageal cancer and remanded the claim for further development regarding a gastrointestinal stromal tumor.

The Board granted the appeal and restored service connection for NHL from August 1, 2018, to August 9, 2022.

The Board remands the appeal to ensure all relevant documentation is associated with the record and that the claim for reimbursement of ambulance expenses from March 8, 2021, is adjudicated under applicable regulations.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for cancer of the lymph nodes to obtain an adequate medical opinion.