Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for dependency compensation, finding that new and relevant evidence was not submitted to warrant readjudication.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for recognition as a dependent to receive DIC, death pension, and/or accrued benefits due to not meeting the statutory criteria of 'child' for VA purposes.

The appeals for service connection and increased rating have been withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Veteran is granted a higher rate of special monthly compensation (SMC) under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(r)(1) effective July 23, 2013.

The Board granted service connection for throat cancer, to include residuals, based on the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents during his service in Vietnam.

The appeal seeking payment or reimbursement for the cost of non-VA home healthcare services provided to the Veteran on March 20, 2020, was dismissed due to lack of jurisdiction.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a delimiting date beyond February 23, 2022, for educational assistance benefits under Chapter 33 due to his last qualifying period of active duty ending on February 22, 2007.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities preclude his ability to secure or follow substantially gainful employment, warranting a grant of TDIU.

The veteran withdrew the appeal for a higher disability rating for PTSD with alcohol use disorder.

The appeal for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance/housebound was dismissed due to the Veteran's passing.

The appeal for a disability rating reduction for service-connected unspecified depressive disorder was withdrawn by the Veteran.

The appeal concerning the claim of entitlement to service connection for sleep apnea was withdrawn by the Veteran before a decision was promulgated.

The appeal for PCAFC benefits was denied due to the Veteran's death, as eligibility for enrollment in the PCAFC is precluded upon the death of the veteran.

The appeal for payment of non-VA treatment expenses is dismissed as the claim was administratively approved and the veteran was reimbursed.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for the total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) and eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA).

The appeal for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea was withdrawn by the Veteran's representative.

The veteran withdrew her appeal for VR&E benefits and services before the Board made a decision.

The appeal concerning the Veteran's eligibility for benefits under VA's Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) is denied as it was determined that participation in PCAFC was not in the Veteran's best interest.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) as her service-connected disabilities did not render her unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation consistent with her education and work history.

The Board granted service connection for a temporomandibular joint syndrome with bruxism, finding that the Veteran's jaw symptoms were incurred in service and existed uninterrupted until being diagnosed as temporomandibular joint syndrome with bruxism.