Other conditions decisions — 2025

The appeal was denied due to the untimeliness of the substantive appeal and the failure to properly opt into the Appeals Modernization Act framework.

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

The Veteran's service-connected chronic diarrhea was denied a rating in excess of 30 percent, but TDIU was granted from August 15, 2017.

The Board remands the Veteran's claim for service connection for meningioma to ensure compliance with VA's statutory duties under the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022 (PACT Act) and to obtain a new examination.

The Board denied the extension of a temporary total rating for spinal stenosis as the Veteran's recovery was deemed to be complete by June 1, 2023.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for clothing allowances in calendar year 2020 due to left knee, right knee, and right hip prostheses as there were no prescriptions for such devices during that year.

The Board remands the case to ensure proper notice and a legally adequate medical determination for eligibility under the VA PCAFC program.

The Board granted special monthly compensation (SMC) at the rate intermediate between the rates authorized under 38 U.S.C. � 1114(l) and � 1114(m) due to the Veteran's service-connected major neurocognitive disorder associated with Alzheimer's disease, as it rendered him in need of regular aid and attendance and substantially confined to his dwelling.

The veteran's appeal for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) was dismissed as it was not timely filed.

The appeal of entitlement to Level 2 benefits under the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) was dismissed due to a lack of a valid Notice of Disagreement filed by the Veteran or a recognized representative.

The Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of expenses incurred in connection with an ambulance transportation service on August 19, 2023 was denied due to being untimely filed.

The Veteran's former attorney is granted eligibility to attorney fees based on past-due benefits awarded in a March 12, 2024, RO decision.

The appeal regarding the timeliness of the June 11, 2021, VA Form 9 from the August 2021 VA Form 10182 was dismissed as it was deemed duplicative of an earlier appeal.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for VA burial benefits as the Veteran was not in receipt of monetary compensation at the time of his death and did not meet other eligibility criteria.

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

The appeal concerning entitlement to payment for the cost of non-VA dental care provided to the Veteran on March 4, 2020, has been resolved in full by administrative action; the appeal is moot.

The appeal for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on regular aid and attendance was dismissed as a matter of law because the Notice of Disagreement did not relate to an adjudicative determination by the agency of original jurisdiction.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to recognition of Z.C. as a helpless child due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Board granted an initial 30 percent evaluation for left and right foot (big toe) gout, but remanded claims for service connection for gum disease and increased rating for hypothyroidism associated with herbicide exposure.

The appeal for total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) was dismissed as the Veteran has a combined total of 100 percent disability evaluation, and the evidence does not show that he is unable to obtain or maintain gainful employment due solely to one service-connected disability.