Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board denied service connection for a deviated septum and left hip disorder, but granted readjudication of the claim for a head injury based on new evidence.

The appeal was dismissed due to the death of the appellant during its pendency.

The claims were dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The appeal for payment or reimbursement of non-VA dental services incurred from 2010 to 2020 was dismissed because there is no initial decision issued by any Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Agency of Original Jurisdiction (AOJ) for appeal.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and special monthly compensation, among other benefits.

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for a waiver of recovery of an overpayment of VA compensation benefits, finding that collection would not be against equity and good conscience.

The appeal for service connection for claimed arthritis was dismissed due to a procedural defect, and the claims for left foot and right foot arthritis were denied as there is no evidence of current disabilities related to in-service injuries or diseases.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal regarding the removal of his children, A.J. and Y.J., from his disability compensation award due to their receipt of Dependents' Education Assistance (DEA) benefits.

The appeal for eligibility under the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) was dismissed due to a lack of standing by W.M., who is not listed as a claimant.

The Board granted special monthly compensation (SMC) for the loss of use of both hands and feet, as well as SMC under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(o) and (r)(1).

The Board remands the claims for further development and to provide the Veteran with notice of his right to a pre-decisional hearing.

The Board remands the claim for a medical opinion to determine if the Veteran is in need of personal care services due to an inability to perform activities of daily living, a need for supervision or protection, or a need for regular or extensive instruction or supervision.

The appeal for service connection for bilateral dry eyes is dismissed as the claim was fully granted in a previous Board decision.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for a 70 percent disability rating for PTSD and dismissed as moot his appeal for an earlier effective date for TDIU.

The Veteran is granted an initial disability rating of 70 percent for unspecified trauma and stressor related disorder, but no higher. The claim for a TDIU from August 6, 2012 to August 10, 2022 is denied.

The Board remands the claim for TDIU to ensure that the Veteran is afforded full due process, specifically to refer the issue of entitlement to a TDIU on an extraschedular basis to the Director of Compensation and Pension Services.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 70 percent for the Veteran's psychiatric disability and granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities from July 19, 2022.

The appeal to readjudicate a claim of service connection for cysts and cyst residuals was denied as new and relevant evidence had not been received.

The Board granted the appeal and restored eligibility for benefits under the PCAFC from March 7, 2022.