Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Veteran's claim for eligibility for benefits under the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) was denied because his serious injuries were incurred prior to September 11, 2001.

The Board remands the case to allow for further development and processing of the claim under the presently applicable statutory and regulatory criteria, including providing complete notice of the decision as required by 38 U.S.C. § 5104 and 1720G(a)(12).

The Board remands the case to obtain a legally adequate medical opinion from CEAT regarding the Veteran's eligibility for PCAFC benefits, as the previous decision was found to be legally inadequate.

The appeal regarding the apportionment of the Veteran's VA disability compensation to the claimant on behalf of minor children was denied.

The Veteran is granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) and special monthly compensation (SMC) at the housebound rate, both effective January 14, 2023.

The appeal regarding the Veteran's entitlement to an initial compensable evaluation for atrial fibrillation is remanded due to unclear evidence on whether continuous medication is required for its control.

The Board remands the claim for a medical examination to determine if the Veteran's current neck strain is related to his in-service activities.

The Board remands the case to obtain a medical opinion regarding the Veteran's need for personal care services and other related needs.

The Board denied the reinstatement of apportionment of $75 per month to the appellant due to her divorce from the Veteran effective November 29, 2021.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of October 1, 2020, for a TDIU rating based on the Veteran's service-connected disabilities impacting his ability to work.

The Board remands the claim for a new medical determination to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Board granted service connection for a liver condition, finding it to be secondary to the Veteran's service-connected depressive disorder.

The Board grants service connection for a right hip strain, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran based on evidence showing an onset during service and continuous symptoms since then.

The Veteran's effective date for the award of an 80 percent rating for narcolepsy is granted from August 11, 2015.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an extraschedular TDIU, finding that her service-connected disabilities did not prevent her from obtaining or maintaining a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a chronic ear condition, finding that the evidence does not support a link between the current condition and his active service.

The Board remands the issues of entitlement to a higher disability rating for varicose veins of both lower extremities due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the effects of medication.

The Board denied service connection for pancreatitis and a rating higher than 10 percent for the veteran's right index finger amputation residuals due to insufficient evidence linking these conditions to military service.

The Board denied service connection for a gastrointestinal disorder, to include gastritis and leiomyoma of the stomach but other than IBS with colon polyps, due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service. The appeal was dismissed for hemorrhoids.

The Board denied the appeal, finding that the overpayment of VA compensation benefits in the amount of $625.20 was properly created due to the retroactive termination of payment of additional compensation for M., as a dependent spouse effective April 1, 2024.