Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to special monthly compensation (SMC) based on housebound status prior to April 28, 2003, for clarification and readjudication due to a potential clerical error in the rating assigned for the Veteran's psychiatric disability.

The claim for Legacy Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance (S-DVI or RH) was denied as the application was not timely received and the eligibility criteria were not met.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU, finding that the evidence did not support higher disability ratings or a TDIU prior to March 16, 2024.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable disability rating for bilateral conjunctivitis with macular drusen, as there was no evidence of impairment of visual acuity or visual fields in either eye.

The Board granted a 20 percent rating for right hip trochanteric bursitis with impairment of the thigh, and 10 percent ratings for limitation of flexion and extension.

The Board granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) on an extraschedular basis prior to May 18, 2023, due to the Veteran's service-connected hernia condition.

The appeal seeking entitlement to payment or reimbursement of medical expenses has been dismissed.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for episodic dizziness to ensure that the VA examination and opinions fully comply with previous remand directives.

The appeal for eligibility to enroll in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA's) Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) was denied as a matter of law due to the Veteran's death before final approval and designation could be made.

The Board granted a waiver of recovery of an overpayment of VA pension benefits in the amount of $14,836.00 due to equity and good conscience considerations.

The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation (SMC) for the need of regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities from December 14, 2022.

The Board denied an initial compensable rating for service-connected bilateral dry eye syndrome, as the evidence did not support a higher evaluation under applicable criteria.

The appeal for service connection for hyperacusis was dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board granted service connection for a neck disorder, finding it directly related to the Veteran's active service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for basic eligibility for VA loan guaranty benefits due to not meeting the required service duration and other criteria.

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board granted a 30 percent rating for the Veteran's essential tremors of the left hand, finding that the disability picture more closely approximates moderate incomplete paralysis of the radial nerve.

The appeal was dismissed due to it being duplicative of a previously submitted appeal.

The appeal was dismissed as the issues of recognition for dependents were moot due to a full grant of retroactive benefits.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to service connection for arthritis, right foot due to an error in failing to provide a hearing notice as required by VA regulations.