Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board denied an effective date prior to November 1, 2023, for additional dependency compensation for the Veteran's child and spouse.

The Board granted recognition of C. as the Veteran's dependent child for VA purposes, as C. is under 18 years old.

The Board granted the application to readjudicate the claim of entitlement to service connection for a lung condition, to include bronchiectasis, based on new and relevant evidence.

The appeal is dismissed due to the issuance of a certificate of eligibility for the purposes of a VA loan guaranty.

The appeal seeking an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss was dismissed due to the untimely VA Form 10182.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a pulmonary disability, finding that the evidence does not support a link between the condition and his military service.

The Board remands the Veteran's claim for a waiver of recovery of an overpayment of VA pension benefits, to allow the Veteran to provide detailed unreimbursed medical expenses from 2019 forward.

The appeal was dismissed as the appellant withdrew it in a March 2022 letter.

The appeal for dependency and indemnity compensation based on service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death has been withdrawn by the appellant.

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

The Board remands the case to ensure proper notification of the decision regarding eligibility for benefits under VA's Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) and to obtain a legally adequate medical opinion.

The appeal regarding the effective date for the removal of F.B. as a dependent from the Veteran's VA disability compensation award is dismissed as there is no case or controversy.

The Board granted the restoration of an 80 percent rating for bilateral hearing loss effective August 18, 2023, as the reduction was not proper.

The Board granted service connection for an adjustment disorder with anxious distress and insomnia disorder, which are found to be proximately due to the Veteran's service-connected tinnitus.

The Board remands the claims for a compensable rating and an increased rating for right hip trochanteric pain syndrome due to the need for additional clarification regarding the impact of medication on the Veteran's disability.

The appeal was dismissed due to the death of the appellant before a decision could be made.

The Veteran's service-connected mental health disability has rendered her so helpless as to need regular aid and attendance, thus granting special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need of regular aid and attendance.

The Veteran's effective date for the grant of a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is granted as of November 19, 2014.

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

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including posttraumatic stress disorder and related conditions, preclude him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation consistent with his education and occupational experience.