Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board denied entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) from October 2, 2019, as the evidence did not support that any single service-connected disability rendered the Veteran unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Board remands the matter to the AOJ for an opinion on whether it is in the Veteran's best interest to participate in the PCAFC program and to provide complete notice of the decision.

The Board dismissed challenges to its November 29, 2019, decision due to lack of subject matter jurisdiction.

The overpayment of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) compensation benefits in the amount of $17,144.80 was found to be invalid due to administrative error on the part of VA.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to obtain or maintain gainful employment, and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is granted effective May 21, 2021.

The appeal for an earlier effective date for the grant of a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) and eligibility to Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) was dismissed due to untimely filing.

The veteran withdrew his appeal in writing, and the Board dismissed all matters on appeal.

The Board denied service connection for a dental disability as there is no evidence of a current compensable dental condition during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board remands the claim for a VA examination to determine the etiology of the Veteran's stomach cancer, considering service connection on a direct basis and radiation exposure.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for an initial compensable evaluation for service-connected alopecia areata, as the evidence did not support a higher rating.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a lung condition due to lack of evidence showing a current disability.

The appeal for payment of the cost of medical services provided on December 18, 2019, was dismissed as it has been administratively approved and is now moot.

The appeal is being remanded to the AOJ for a more detailed medical opinion and proper notice of the decision on eligibility for PCAFC.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for recognition of BJB and ABB as the Veteran's dependent children for VA benefits purposes, as no evidence was provided to establish a relationship between the Veteran and the minor children.

The appeal for payment of non-VA dental care provided by Thacker on October 12, 2020, is dismissed as the denial was reversed and the claim paid.

The Board granted the reinstatement of a 30 percent rating for right shoulder impingement, an increased rating to 40 percent from June 7, 2020, and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) from June 7, 2020.

The Board remands the appeal to correct duty to assist errors related to the Veteran's eligibility for enrollment in the PCAFC program.

The Board remands the matter for the AOJ to provide the Veteran with notice of his right to a hearing before the AOJ and then readjudicate the claim based on the record.

The appeal concerning the evaluation of PTSD and migraine headaches was withdrawn by the Veteran before a decision was made.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities.