Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance of the Veteran's spouse.

The Board remands the matter to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error and to determine the Veteran's correct obligated service.

The appeal was dismissed because the record did not contain an appealable decision on the issue listed in the year preceding the filing of the January 2024 VA Form 10182.

The Board denied an effective date prior to June 30, 2020, for the award of a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA).

The appeal concerning entitlement to payment of the cost of non-VA medical services provided on February 23, 2021, is denied as there was no authorization by VA for such services.

The appeal for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical services provided on March 30, 2019 was dismissed because the billing company that filed the VA Form 10182 is not a proper claimant.

The Board granted additional compensation benefits for the Veteran's mother and father to be recognized as his dependent parents for VA purposes, based on their insufficient income to provide reasonable maintenance.

The Board remands the claim for service connection of a mood disorder secondary to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities due to an inadequate nexus opinion.

The Board remands the case for a more detailed and thoroughly explained medical opinion regarding eligibility for benefits under VA PCAFC.

The Board remands the matter to formally determine whether the Appellant qualifies as a substitute claimant and to adjudicate the issue of entitlement to accrued benefits or substitution for the Veteran's nonservice-connected pension from November 6, 2018.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical expenses incurred on October 6, 2023, as the services were not authorized by VA and did not meet the criteria for emergency care.

The appeal for service connection for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The appeal for eligibility for PCAFC benefits was denied due to the death of the Veteran before the application requirements could be completed.

The appeal for reimbursement of non-VA medical services was dismissed because the billing company that filed the request is not a proper claimant.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for a permanent and total rating for her service-connected breast cancer, as the criteria for such a rating have not been met.

The appeal regarding the removal of the Veteran's dependent spouse, R., from his award of VA dependency benefits is dismissed as moot due to retroactive reinstatement.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for VA burial benefits as the Veteran was not in receipt of any VA compensation or pension benefits at the time of his death and was not service-connected for any disabilities during his lifetime.

The appeal for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance was withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Board granted service connection for a right great toe disability, finding it related to the Veteran's active service.

The appeal concerning entitlement to payment of the cost of non-VA services provided in August 2019 by SeniorsPlus has been resolved administratively, making the appeal moot.