Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board remands the issue of eligibility for PCAFC benefits due to an inadequate medical opinion and a need for new evidence.

The Board granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) and special monthly compensation (SMC) due to the Veteran's service-connected hearing loss, effective February 7, 2022.

The Board denied the Veteran's waiver of recoupment of an overpayment debt in the amount of $3,757.37.

The appeal concerning entitlement to payment of the cost of home health services furnished by the appellant in November 2019 and from January 26, 2020, to February 8, 2020, was dismissed due to the specific administrative dispute resolution process that does not allow for appellate review by the Board.

The Board granted an effective date of January 5, 2021, for the award of a TDIU based on continuous pursuit of a claim and the Veteran's service-connected bilateral knee disabilities.

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

The appeal for adding J. as a child and resolving any associated debt was dismissed because the issue no longer exists.

The Board granted recognition of T.N.M. as the Veteran's adopted child for the purpose of additional dependency compensation.

The Board remands the case to request additional information regarding custody and living arrangements for S.W.L. from December 2022 to the present.

The appeal for payment or reimbursement of non-VA care provided on May 11, 2021, was dismissed as the case is governed by statutory and contractual authority which does not allow for review by the Board.

The Board granted payment or reimbursement of non-VA care provided on July 14, 2021, for the Veteran's cervical radiculopathy, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board granted an effective date of August 12, 2021, with payment beginning September 1, 2021, for the award of dependency benefits for the Veteran's school-aged child, A.

The appeal for an earlier effective date prior to November 12, 2024, for a TDIU was dismissed due to the Veteran's statement that he is not appealing the issues adjudicated in the June 2025 rating decision.

The Board dismissed the appeal regarding the removal of the Veteran's children from his disability compensation benefits and granted restoration of his ex-wife to his award, effective January 1, 2013, up until October 1, 2016.

The Board remands the issue of eligibility for enrollment in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) to the AOJ for further adjudication, including obtaining an opinion on whether it is in the best interest of the Veteran to participate in the program and providing complete notice as required by law.

The Board remands the matter to ensure that the Veteran's complete loan guaranty file has been obtained and associated with the claims file prior to adjudication on the merits.

The Board granted service connection for myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), to include anaplastic anemia, due to toxic exposure at Fort McClellan.

The appeal for eligibility to enroll in the PCAFC must be denied as a matter of law due to the death of the Veteran, which precludes initial eligibility.

The Veteran withdrew the appeal for a waiver of recovery of an overpayment of VA compensation benefits, and the Board dismissed the appeal.

The Board granted service connection for a lung disability, finding that the Veteran's current condition was at least as likely as not caused by asbestos exposure during his active service.