Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board denied entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) and Dependents Educational Assistance prior to May 23, 2019.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities require him to have regular aid and attendance, thus granting special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance.

The appeal concerning an increased rating for degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine has been withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance, but his claim for SMC due to service-connected PTSD with residuals of TBI is denied.

The appeal to recoup $9,055.80 in VA disability compensation benefits from the Veteran's severance pay is denied.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 50 percent for left breast cancer, as the Veteran did not undergo a modified radical mastectomy of both breasts.

The Board vacated its February 28, 2025, decision and remanded the claims for an earlier effective date for TDIU and DEA benefits due to errors in fact.

The appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU) is remanded for the acquisition of Social Security Administration records.

The Board remands the matter of entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual employability (TDIU) for further development, specifically to obtain Social Security Administration records.

The Veteran's claim for beneficiary travel expenses, lodging or meals, associated with travel from Abilene to Dallas on April 30, 2024, is granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date prior to July 17, 2024 for special monthly compensation at the housebound rate.

The Veteran is granted a Level 2 stipend under the PCAFC due to his need for supervision, protection, or instruction on a continuous basis.

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 recognition of M.Z. as the helpless child of the Veteran based on permanent incapacity for self-support before attaining the age of 18, resolving doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board remands the claim for a compensable rating for glomerulonephritis with nephrolithiasis due to insufficient evidence regarding recurrent stone formation requiring invasive or non-invasive procedures more than two times per year.

The Veteran's disabilities result in the need for regular aid and attendance of another person, warranting special monthly compensation.

The Veteran was granted a 100 percent rating for mycosis fungoides lymphoma and an effective date of August 10, 2022, under the PACT Act.

The appeal for service connection for bilateral hearing loss was withdrawn by the appellant before a decision was made.

The Board granted service connection for the Veteran's bilateral eye condition, which is related to his in-service herbicide exposure. The claims for a compensable rating for hepatitis C and an increased rating for chronic hypertension were denied.

The appeal of the propriety of removal of the Veteran's dependent spouse R. from his VA compensation award is dismissed as the benefit sought was granted in full.