Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for left and right leg muscle cramps, finding that there was insufficient evidence to establish a causal relationship between her current disabilities and either her period of active duty or her service-connected bilateral knee disabilities.

The Board remands the matter to obtain updated treatment records from Dr. Foley, as there is a duty to assist in obtaining such records.

The appeal is remanded for a more detailed medical opinion and proper notice to the Veteran regarding eligibility for the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC).

The claim for a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability (TDIU) was dismissed as the criteria for TDIU have been granted in full.

The Veteran's application for eligibility to enroll in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) was denied because he does not live in a State as defined by statute.

The appeal for the proposed reduction in rating of a hysterectomy has been dismissed by the Veteran.

The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(o) and (r)(1) due to his service-connected disabilities that cause paralysis in both legs, loss of anal sphincter control, and loss of bladder sphincter control, which also meet the criteria for need of regular aid and attendance.

The Board remands the matter to provide the appellants with notice of the September 2021 PCAFC decision that complies with the requirements of 38 U.S.C. § 1720G(a)(12)(A) and 5104(b).

The appeal regarding eligibility for enrollment in the Department of Veterans Affairs' Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) is remanded to obtain a more detailed and thoroughly explained medical opinion.

The appeal is remanded to address a notification deficiency and due to changes in eligibility criteria for the PCAFC program.

The Board denied an earlier effective date prior to November 21, 2019 for service connection for left sciatic lower extremity radiculopathy.

The Board granted an effective date of December 18, 2018, for the addition of the Veteran's spouse and child as dependents to his VA disability compensation.

The Board remands the claim for proper notice and to correct a pre-decisional error, as the June 2021 decision was based on an invalidated legal definition.

The Board denied service connection for psoriatic arthritis in the left foot, right foot, left hand, and right hand as these conditions were not shown to have onset during active service or within one year of separation, nor were they otherwise etiologically related to such service.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals denied the Veteran's eligibility to enroll in the PCAFC as they are not found to be in need of personal care services for a minimum of six continuous months.

The appeal is remanded for a medical opinion that addresses the Veteran's eligibility to enroll in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC).

The Board remands the claim for an adequate examination to determine the current severity of the service-connected inguinal hernia status post repair.

The appeal for eligibility to enroll in the VA Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) was dismissed as the Veteran withdrew the appeal in March 2024.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for squamous cell carcinoma, finding that the probative evidence did not support a link between the condition and his in-service exposure to Agent Orange.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals remands the claim for service connection for recurrent MRSA infection residuals to obtain additional evidence.