Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board remands the case to obtain an opinion on whether it is in the best interest of the Veteran to participate in the PCAFC program, as well as to issue a notice that complies with 38 U.S.C. §5104.

The appeal seeking an apportionment of the Veteran's VA disability compensation benefits to the appellant, on behalf of M.C. and C.C., was dismissed due to untimeliness.

The Board granted a later effective date of August 20, 2023, for the removal of the Veteran's spouse from her VA disability compensation award.

The Board granted a disability rating of 10 percent for antiphospholipid syndrome and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeal for a compensable evaluation for shin splints of both lower extremities due to non-compliance with claims processing rules.

The Board denied service connection for right and left chondromalacia patella, finding that the evidence does not support a link between these conditions and the Veteran's active service.

The appeal was dismissed because the RO reinstated the Veteran's dependent children, M. and S., as of September 1, 2015, effectively resolving the issue.

The Board granted service connection for the disability of the right pinky finger, finding it to be related to an in-service injury.

The appeal concerning entitlement to payment of the cost of non-VA medical services provided on September 2, 2021, is denied as there was no authorization by VA for such services.

The Board denied the Appellant's claim for nonservice-connected pension benefits because she did not have qualifying active military, naval, air, or space service.

The Veteran withdrew all matters on appeal, and the case has been dismissed.

The appeal was denied because the non-emergency medical services provided on March 12, 2021, were not authorized by VA.

The appeal is dismissed because the Veteran has been issued a certificate of eligibility for his use for a VA loan guaranty, rendering there no longer being a case or controversy.

The Board remands the matter for proper notice and a medical opinion to determine eligibility for benefits under the VA Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers.

The appeal concerning whether the proper contractual rate was paid for home health services provided by the appellant from December 2, 2019, through August 3, 2020, is dismissed due to an exclusive administrative dispute resolution process.

The appeal concerning whether the proper contractual rate was paid for home health services provided by the appellant from December 2, 2019, through August 3, 2020, is dismissed.

The Board remands the matter to correct a pre-decisional error regarding an overpayment of educational assistance benefits under Chapter 33, Title 38, United States Code (Post-9/11 GI Bill).

The Board granted an earlier effective date of August 19, 2017, for the 70 percent disabling rating for acquired psychiatric disability.

The Board granted service connection for prostate cancer, which is presumed to be related to herbicide exposure during the Veteran's service in Okinawa, Japan.

The Board granted entitlement to total disability based upon individual unemployability (TDIU) due to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, resolving any doubt in favor of the Veteran.