Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board dismissed the claims for earlier effective dates for a 100 percent rating for depressive disorder, special monthly compensation (SMC) based on housebound criteria, and Dependents Educational Assistance (DEA) as the full relief sought by the Veteran has been granted.

The Board denied the veteran's appeal for an extension of time to file an appeal regarding denials of reimbursement for medical services, and dismissed the attempted appeals.

The Board remands the claim for a total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) to obtain additional evidence, including the Veteran's work history and income information.

The Board remands the claim for further evaluation of whether participation in the PCAFC is in the Veteran's best interest, as the December 2024 CEAT review was found to be legally inadequate.

The Board remands the issue of eligibility for benefits under the VA PCAFC due to an inadequate medical opinion.

The appeal concerning entitlement to payment of the cost of non-VA medical services provided on August 19, 2021, is denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a clothing allowance for 2021, including a right knee brace, as there is no service-connected disability that would necessitate such an allowance.

The appeal for entitlement to payment for medical services provided by Aegis Sciences Corporation on January 6, 2021, was dismissed due to the statutory and contractual authority governing the billing process.

The Board granted service connection for the cause of death, attributing it to the Veteran's exposure to Agent Orange during his military service.

The case is remanded for further development and readjudication of the appellant's claim for a Certificate of Eligibility for a VA loan guaranty.

The appeal concerning entitlement to payment of the cost of non-VA medical services provided on September 3, 2021, was denied due to lack of VA authorization.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for additional dependency compensation for his daughter, L., as a dependent school child from May 2020 to October 2021 because the claim was not filed within the required timeframe.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance and housebound status, as the evidence did not support a finding that he required such assistance or was housebound due to his service-connected disabilities.

The appeal seeking reversal or revision of the August 2021 rating decision that granted entitlement to a TDIU, effective August 28, 2019, on the basis of CUE was denied.

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

The veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection for a left knee condition, and the Board dismissed the case.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for bilateral foot calluses and toe deformities, as well as special monthly compensation based on loss of use, for further development.

The appeal for eligibility for PCAFC benefits was denied due to the death of the Veteran, as the application requirements could not be completed.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for bilateral carotid artery disease to obtain an adequate VA medical opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's in-service exposure to herbicide agents and his current condition.

The appeal concerning entitlement to payment of the cost of non-VA medical services provided on January 18, 2021, is denied.