Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance, finding that his need for assistance did not arise from his service-connected skin disability.

The appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU) was dismissed due to an impermissible concurrent election.

The appeal regarding the overpayment of VA education benefits is remanded to formally adjudicate the Veteran's challenge to the validity of the debts.

The Board remands the issues of entitlement to an earlier effective date for TDIU and SMC-HB based on CUE in a September 2009 rating decision, as there was a failure to adjudicate the pending request for Higher-Level review.

The Board remands the claim for eligibility to enroll in the PCAFC due to changes in eligibility criteria that now include the Veteran's service period.

The appeal concerning the issue of service connection for lung carcinoma is dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board granted initial ratings for the Veteran's right thumb, index finger, and long finger disabilities, as well as a separate rating for his left thumb disability. The claims for increased ratings for the right ring and little fingers, and left ring and little fingers were denied.

The Board denied service connection for a cardiac disability as there was no medical evidence establishing a link between the Veteran's in-service incurrence and his current diagnosis of atrial fibrillation.

The veteran withdrew the appeal, and all issues were dismissed.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for squamous cell carcinoma, claimed as skin issues, due to a lack of evidence showing a current diagnosis.

The appellant, the Veteran's attorney representative, is eligible to receive direct payment of attorney fees based on past-due benefits awarded in a February 2024 dependency decision.

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

The Board remands the claim for service connection for right eye macular degeneration to obtain additional evidence and a medical opinion.

The Board remands the appeal 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 remands the issue of eligibility for benefits under the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error and ensure all evidence is considered.

The appeal seeking entitlement to beneficiary travel benefits associated with a March 9, 2021 CCP medical appointment has been dismissed as the claim has been approved.

The Board remands the case for a pre-decisional duty to assist error, specifically an adequate medical decision regarding eligibility for benefits under VA's Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC).

The Board grants service connection for restless leg syndrome, considering it a medically unexplained chronic multi-symptom illness related to the Veteran's Southwest Asia deployment during the Persian Gulf War.

The Veteran withdrew his claim for eligibility to enroll in the PCAFC, and the Board dismissed it.

The Board remands the claim for a medical opinion on whether the Veteran's liver cancer is secondary to his service-connected lung and/or bladder cancers, given the significant number of cancers diagnosed in the veteran.