Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) as the evidence did not show that his service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal to restore a 100 percent evaluation for mycosis fungoides, finding that the reduction from 100 percent to 60 percent was proper due to clear and unmistakable error in the prior rating decision.

The Board denied increased ratings for the Veteran's left hip disabilities, finding that the current ratings were appropriate based on the evidence of record.

The Board dismissed the issues of entitlement to an increased (compensable) disability rating for the service-connected macular holes in both eyes and service connection for a bilateral eye disorder, not including the service-connected macular holes, due to the Veteran's failure to follow claims processing rules.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for additional payment or reimbursement of beneficiary travel expenses to and from a non-VA medical facility.

The Veteran's claim for nonservice-connected pension benefits was denied as he did not have active military service during a period of war.

The Board remands the case to confirm whether the Veteran received separation pay or was paid for accrued leave, and to reconcile any discrepancies in his accounts.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of June 27, 2001, for the grant of a TDIU.

The appeal for eligibility under the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) was denied due to the Veteran's death and not meeting the eligibility criteria.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the award of special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance, finding that the Veteran was not in need of such aid prior to February 22, 2023.

The Board remands the issues of entitlement to a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability (TDIU) and eligibility for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance due to insufficient evidence regarding employment status, income, and the Veteran's ability to perform activities of daily living.

The claim for a TDIU is dismissed as moot because the Veteran has been in receipt of a combined 100 percent disability rating, and does not qualify for ancillary benefits.

The appeal concerning whether the proper contractual rate was paid for home health services provided by the appellant from November 12, 2019, through March 18, 2020, is dismissed due to an exclusive administrative dispute resolution process.

The Board remands the claim for a VA examination to determine the current severity of the Veteran's service-connected Hodgkin's lymphoma due to a pre-decisional error in scheduling an initial examination.

The appeal was dismissed because the Veteran's entitlement to VR&E benefits over which the Board could exercise jurisdiction no longer exists due to subsequent award of additional VR&E services.

The appeal concerning entitlement to payment of the cost of non-VA medical services provided on August 7, 2021, is denied.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the grant of a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) and eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as there was no evidence that the Veteran became too disabled to work prior to October 22, 2002.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an earlier effective date for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability and special monthly compensation.

The appeal is remanded to the agency of original jurisdiction for a new character of discharge determination using revised regulations.

The Board is remanding the Veteran's claims to correct a pre-decisional error regarding overpayment of educational assistance benefits under Chapter 33 (Post-9/11 GI Bill).