Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board denied various claims for earlier effective dates and increased ratings, as well as a remanded claim for service connection of sleep apnea.

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

The Board remands the claims for service connection for painful joints and memory loss to correct a duty-to-assist error, specifically to obtain outstanding VA treatment records.

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

The Board remands the claim for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for bilateral hearing loss to correct pre-decisional duty-to-assist errors.

The Veteran was granted an effective date of January 31, 2019 for the award of special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance status (SMC-AA), but a higher level of SMC was denied.

The Board granted restoration of the 40 percent rating for intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) due to a procedural error in not providing a predetermination hearing.

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

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to an apportionment of the Veteran's VA compensation benefits to the Appellant on behalf of the Veteran's minor child, N.J., for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful employment more than one year prior to the May 9, 2018 Intent to File. From May 9, 2018 onwards, the issue of entitlement to a TDIU is dismissed as moot.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date of March 31, 2016, for TDIU.

The Board denied a combined rating higher than 90 percent for the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.

The Board remands the claim for a legally adequate medical opinion and to provide complete notice of the decision on entitlement to eligibility for designation and approval for a Family Caregiver under the PCAFC.

The appellant's countable income exceeds the applicable maximum annual pension rate for entitlement to the payment of NSC survivor's pension benefits.

The Board granted service connection for post-phlebitic syndrome, secondary to the Veteran's service-connected hypertension.

The Board remands the matter to provide corrective notice regarding the amount of past-due benefits for which attorney fees are sought.

The appeal was withdrawn by the appellant before a decision was made.

The Board remands the claim for further evaluation to determine if 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 request for an earlier effective date for the assignment of a 100 percent rating for PTSD and MDD, as well as for DEA benefits.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities precluded him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation, effective September 30, 2013.