Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date for the grant of TDIU and DEA, finding that there was no factually ascertainable increase in the Veteran's disabilities within one year prior to December 26, 2023.

The appeal for eligibility for enrollment in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) is dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The appeal for an increased rating for hypertension was dismissed due to duplicate docketing.

The Board granted service connection for chronic bilateral foot numbness, finding that the Veteran's current disability is related to his in-service symptoms.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal, and the Board has no jurisdiction to review the claims.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date for removing his former spouse as a dependent and recognizing his current spouse as a dependent.

The Board denied the Appellant's request for a beginning effective date other than September 28, 2022 for Chapter 35 DEA benefits.

The appeal regarding eligibility to enroll in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) is remanded due to a lack of adequate notice and a thorough medical opinion.

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

The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for left hip due to a need for a new medical nexus opinion.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the grant of special monthly compensation based on being permanently housebound and remanded the claim for special monthly compensation based on a need for regular aid and attendance.

The Board remands the matter for additional development, including an updated Financial Status Report to determine if a waiver of recovery of the overpayment is warranted.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and he was granted a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability (TDIU) effective December 29, 2023.

The appeal regarding service connection for stroke with residuals was withdrawn by the Appellant.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for a certificate of eligibility for specially adapted housing (SAH) and a special home adaptation (SHA) grant due to his service-connected asthma not meeting the criteria for these benefits.

The appeal for service connection for a bilateral eye condition was denied due to the untimely filing of the Board Appeal request.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) due to a lack of evidence showing a current diagnosis and a link between the condition and his military service.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral foot pes cavus based on new and relevant evidence showing permanent aggravation of the pre-existing condition during active duty.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for continued cough and chest pain due to a duty to assist error regarding examination scheduling.