Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board remands the claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for service-connected intervertebral disc syndrome due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error and the need for additional medical opinion.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a sinus disability due to the lack of evidence showing a current diagnosis.

The Board remands the case for a more detailed and thoroughly explained medical opinion regarding the Veteran's eligibility for benefits under the VA PCAFC program.

The appeal concerning the payment for dental services furnished by Florida Dental on September 10, 2020 was dismissed due to the specific administrative dispute resolution process that does not allow for appellate review by the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for recognition as the Veteran's child for VA compensation purposes, including Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) and survivor's pension benefits.

The appeal regarding the addition of the Veteran's dependent spouse, L., to his award has been dismissed as a matter of law.

The appeal for eligibility under the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) was dismissed due to an extension of eligibility for legacy participants.

The Board remands the claim for a new medical opinion to adequately address the criteria for eligibility for PCAFC benefits as set forth in 38 C.F.R. § 1720G(a)(2)(C).

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including Other Specified Trauma and Stress or Related Disorder, Alcohol Use Disorder, and Insomnia.

The appeal seeking entitlement to special monthly compensation based on a need for aid and attendance/housebound is dismissed as the benefit was granted in an April 2024 rating decision.

The Board remands the issue of whether the character of the appellant's discharge constitutes a bar to VA monetary benefits for further development, including obtaining records related to alleged military sexual trauma and scheduling an examination to determine if the appellant was insane at the time of his misconduct.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability (TDIU) as moot because he has a combined 100 percent schedular rating but does not have a single service-connected disability rated as total.

The appeal was dismissed as the Veteran withdrew all pending claims and appeals in writing.

The Board remands the claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities, including an extraschedular basis.

The Board remands the claim for service connection of bilateral cataract disability to correct a duty to assist error by obtaining outstanding private treatment records.

The appeal was granted, and the overpayment of VA compensation benefits in the amount of $31,095.49 was found to be invalid due to sole VA administrative error.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for educational assistance benefits under Chapter 33 of Title 38, as her period of initial active duty training (IADT) did not meet the required service criteria.

The appeal was granted, and the overpayment of VA compensation benefits in the amount of $31,095.49 was found to be invalid due to sole VA administrative error.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for a disability manifested by episodic dizziness due to deficiencies in previous VA medical opinions.

The Veteran withdrew the appeal, and there are no allegations of errors for appellate consideration.