Other conditions decisions — 2025

The termination of the apportionment of the Veteran's VA benefits to the appellant, effective April 1, 2024, was not appropriate, and apportionment in the amount of $200.00 per month is reinstated from that date until July 1, 2024.

The Board denied the Appellant's claim for recognition as the Veteran's spouse for VA purposes, finding insufficient evidence to establish a common-law marriage.

The appeal for attorney fee eligibility from the March 2024 rating decision is dismissed as it has been replaced by a favorable decision and there remains no controversy or legal error to consider.

The Veteran's service-connected Unspecified Mood Disorder with Unspecified Alcohol-Related Disorder was granted a 100 percent rating, effective from November 23, 2022.

The Board denied an initial compensable rating for the Veteran's service-connected gynecomastia as there was no evidence of impairment due to scars, lymphedema, or disfigurement.

The Board remands the claim for a new medical determination considering all medical information of record to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Board remands the appeal for eligibility to enroll in VA's PCAFC due to pre-decisional errors, including an inadequate medical opinion and insufficient notice.

The appeal regarding additional dependency compensation for spouse M.J. is dismissed as no justiciable case or controversy exists.

The appeal for eligibility for benefits under the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA's) Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers was dismissed as it was incorrectly docketed and is currently pending at the AOJ level as a Legacy appeal.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals remands the matter for a more detailed and thoroughly explained medical opinion regarding the Veteran's eligibility for enrollment in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC).

The Board remands the matter to obtain an opinion on whether it is in the best interest of the Veteran to participate in the PCAFC program.

The appeal was denied due to the proper withholding of VA disability compensation benefits for fiscal year 2020 during which the Veteran received military drill pay.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for neurogenic bladder to obtain a more adequate medical opinion regarding whether it is proximately due to or aggravated by the Veteran's service-connected lumbosacral strain and intervertebral disc syndrome.

The appeal for higher disability ratings for the Veteran's left and right hip disorders, including entitlement to higher ratings for left and right hip extension and thigh impairment, was dismissed due to a concurrent election of review options which is prohibited by claims processing rules.

The Board dismissed the motions to revise or reverse on the basis of clear and unmistakable error (CUE) for multiple rating decisions.

The Board granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) as of November 16, 2022.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the award of special monthly compensation (SMC) at the housebound rate, as the criteria were not met prior to December 8, 2023.

The Board denied service connection for right elbow strain with tendinopathy as the evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran's current condition was related to an in-service injury or otherwise related to service.

The appeal for the SMC housebound rating was dismissed as it was not timely filed.

The Board granted the claim for payment or reimbursement of medical expenses associated with ambulance travel on November 23, 2019, as the Veteran was transported under emergency circumstances and a VA facility was not feasibly available.