Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an earlier effective date for the increased disability rating for radiculopathy, sciatic nerve, left lower extremity.

The Board granted the reissuance of a $300 burial benefits check due to evidence that it was sent to an incorrect address.

The appeal is remanded due to a legally inadequate notification of the decision and an error in the pre-decisional duty to assist, requiring further medical evaluation.

The appeal is remanded to obtain an opinion from a medical professional regarding the Veteran's eligibility for enrollment in the PCAFC program.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of March 16, 2020, for the award of service connection for gastritis but denied a compensable rating.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeal for service connection for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) - urinary obstruction due to an impermissible concurrent election.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a temporary total evaluation based on convalescence following a June 2013 right knee surgery, as the evidence did not show that at least one month of convalescence was necessitated by the surgery.

The Board remands the claims for increased ratings and special monthly compensation due to a need for aid and attendance as further medical evidence is needed.

The appeal regarding the eligibility of attorney J.K. to receive fees from past due benefits is remanded for adjudication of a substitution request by the Veteran's surviving spouse.

The Board denied the veteran's appeal for payment of more than 45 months of Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits in excess of the full-time rate.

The appellant is not eligible for the direct payment of attorney fees based on past-due benefits from a February 2024 decision that awarded service connection for a left knee disability; the appeal is denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims regarding the creation of an overpayment and a waiver of its recoupment, finding that the overpayment was properly created due to administrative errors and that waiving the recoupment would be against equity and good conscience.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the award of Dependents' Educational Assistance based on permanent and total disability status prior to May 5, 2021.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for bilateral foot disabilities to obtain additional evidence, including military personnel records and a medical opinion.

The appeal for eligibility to enroll into the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA's) Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) was denied due to the death of the Veteran.

The Board remands the matter to the AOJ for an opinion on whether it is in the best interest of the Veteran to participate in the PCAFC program and to provide complete notice as required by law.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for VR&E services, finding that he does not have an employment handicap.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) for further development, including obtaining outstanding records and clarifying the Veteran's employment status.

The appeal regarding entitlement to an earlier effective date for TDIU and DEA was dismissed as the claims were fully resolved by a January 2025 rating decision.

The appeal concerning the debt under the Post-9/11 GI Bill was dismissed by the veteran.