Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board granted an effective date of May 12, 2011, for the award of a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disability and basic eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance.

The Board remands the matter to the agency of original jurisdiction for a VA examination to assess the Veteran's competency to manage her financial affairs.

The Board remands the matter for a medical review to determine if the Veteran is eligible for benefits under the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC).

The Board remands the claim for individual unemployability to ensure a fully adequate medical examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's entitlement.

The appeal seeking entitlement to Chapter 35 DEA benefits is dismissed as moot.

The Board remands the case for an additional VA examination to clarify the current severity and manifestations of the Veteran's service-connected temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ).

The Board granted the Veteran's claim for an annual clothing allowance for the 2020 calendar year due to the use of a back brace.

The Board remands the matter to readjudicate the claim for additional clothing allowances for 2023, specifically identifying any favorable findings and elements not satisfied leading to a denial.

The Board granted an extension of the delimiting date for DEA benefits, allowing a total period of 10 years from the new commencing date.

The Board granted a 20 percent rating for the Veteran's right great toe disability, effective from February 24, 2021.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for recognition as the Veteran's surviving spouse, which would have allowed her to receive VA death benefits.

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

The Board granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to the Veteran's service-connected schizoaffective disorder, depressive type.

The appeal concerning eligibility and any accrued benefits under the PCAFC is dismissed as there are no specific errors of fact or law to address.

The Board remands the claim for a new medical opinion regarding the Veteran's emphysema, to include pulmonary nodules, and its relation to exposure from burn pits in Southwest Asia during service.

The Veteran is entitled to a TDIU from October 1, 2021, as his service-connected disabilities have precluded him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board granted payment for non-VA emergency medical transportation provided by Randolph County Emergency Medical Service on October 14, 2019.

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

The Board remands the claims for an earlier effective date for TDIU and DEA, as there is a reasonable possibility that the Veteran was unemployable due to service-connected disabilities prior to September 18, 2017.

The appeal for eligibility for benefits under the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA's) Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers is remanded to ensure proper notice and evaluation according to statutory criteria.