Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board remands the claim for eligibility in the Department of Veterans Affairs Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) due to changes in eligibility criteria.

The Board remands the claim to correct a duty to assist error and satisfy a statutory duty under 38 U.S.C. § 5104, requiring a medical opinion from the Centralized Eligibility and Appeals Team (CEAT) regarding the Veteran's eligibility for PCAFC.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a higher level of special monthly compensation (SMC) under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(k), (l), and (r).

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, finding no evidence of current conditions or residuals that would warrant higher ratings.

The Veteran's claim for reimbursement of unauthorized non-VA medical expenses was denied due to being filed outside the 90-day (or 180-day) timely filing deadline.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on unemployability (TDIU) as the evidence did not show that his service-connected conditions prevented him from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board denied the Veteran's eligibility for benefits under the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC).

The Board remands the Veteran's claim for eligibility to enroll in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) due to a need for a more detailed and thoroughly explained medical opinion, as well as proper notice.

The Board denied an effective date prior to February 5, 2021, for the grant of service connection for major cognitive disorder.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for special monthly compensation based on a need for aid and attendance.

The Board remands the issue of eligibility for benefits under the PCAFC due to an inadequate medical opinion by the Centralized Eligibility and Appeals Team (CEAT).

The Board granted eligibility to attorney fees based on past-due benefits awarded in a June 27, 2024, RO decision.

The Board remands the matter to obtain an opinion as to whether it is in the best interest of the Veteran to participate in the PCAFC program, and to provide notice of the decision on this claim.

The Board granted an initial disability rating of 20 percent for paresthesia of the left index finger related to TIA, as well as entitlement to a total disability based on individual unemployability and special monthly compensation.

The appeal is remanded for the agency of original jurisdiction to obtain a more detailed and thoroughly explained medical opinion, and provide complete notice of the decision on this claim as required by 38 U.S.C. § 5104.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of June 21, 2021 for the award of entitlement to a TDIU and denied an earlier effective date for SMC based on statutory housebound status.

The appeal concerning the addition of dependents to the appellant's compensation award has been dismissed.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for the award of special monthly compensation (SMC) under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s).

The overpayment of VA compensation benefits in the amount of $62,927.87 was validly created due to the Veteran's incarceration following a felony conviction.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the grant of a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) and a temporary total evaluation under 38 C.F.R. § 4.29 for hospital treatment in excess of 21 days.