Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board found that the Veteran's appeal regarding the restoration of her dependent B.S. and the 50 percent evaluation for bilateral pes cavus was untimely.

The Board granted an initial rating of 70 percent for adjustment disorder and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to the service-connected adjustment disorder.

The Board remands the claims for an earlier effective date for DEA and TDIU as they are inextricably intertwined with the extraschedular consideration of TDIU prior to 2002.

The appeal is remanded to evaluate the Veteran's eligibility for PCAFC benefits under the correct statutory criteria.

The Board granted the Veteran's request for a waiver of recovery of an overpayment of VA compensation benefits in the amount of $844.71, finding that recovery would be against equity and good conscience.

The Veteran's eligibility for SMC based on aid and attendance became factually ascertainable on February 3, 2017.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for a higher level of special monthly compensation (SMC), including SMC based on loss of use of both feet, under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(l).

The appeal for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) death benefits has been withdrawn by the Veteran's surviving spouse.

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

The appeal of the May 6, 2021 apportionment decision was dismissed due to an untimely Notice of Disagreement.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a special home adaptation grant because he does not meet the criteria, as his only service-connected disability is noncompensable.

The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board remands the claims for a higher disability rating and TDIU due to an inadequate VA examination and missing records.

The Board granted a total disability evaluation due to individual unemployability (TDIU) from March 29, 2019.

The Board denied the appeal as it was not timely filed, and good cause for an extension of time to file the appeal has not been shown.

The appeal for payment of non-VA dental services provided on July 13, 2020, has been resolved by administrative action and is now moot.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal as he is now rated 100 percent effective March 13, 2021.

The Board remands the matter for proper notification of the decision on eligibility for PCAFC benefits, as required by 38 U.S.C. § 5104.

The appeal concerning entitlement to payment of the cost of non-VA medical services provided on March 1, 2021, is denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for a waiver of recovery of an overpayment of educational assistance benefits under the VRRAP, finding that recovery would not be against equity and good conscience.