Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board denied the appeal for apportionment of the Veteran's VA disability compensation on behalf of child L.C., finding that the Veteran was reasonably discharging his responsibilities to his dependent and there was no undue hardship shown by the appellant.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for eligibility for benefits under the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) because the Veteran had not been found eligible prior to his death and the requirements for approval as a Primary Family Caregiver could not be met due to his death.

The Board granted service connection for the Veteran's cause of death, specifically acute myeloid leukemia (AML), due to direct exposure to herbicide agents during active military service.

The Board found that the reduction and termination of the Appellant's survivors' pension benefits, effective January 1, 2024, was proper based on an increase in his countable income.

The Board denied the Appellant's claim for an apportionment of the Veteran's VA compensation benefits, finding no financial hardship and potential undue hardship to the Veteran.

The Board denied service connection for colon cancer due to herbicide exposure, finding no evidence of a causal link between the Veteran's colon cancer and his service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for basic eligibility for educational assistance benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill due to insufficient qualifying active duty service after September 10, 2001.

The Board granted service connection for a bladder disability and fecal incontinence as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected left lower extremity weakness, residual of stroke/TIA associated with diabetes mellitus type II.

The Board remands the claim for service connection of congestive heart failure to obtain an adequate examination and opinion, as the previous one was found inadequate.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for left and right foot numbness to obtain an adequate medical opinion that addresses the Veteran's lay statements.

The Board remands the claim for recognition as the Veteran's surviving spouse to allow VA to readjudicate it in light of new and relevant evidence submitted by the appellant.

The Board granted Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) pursuant to 38 U.S.C. § 1151, finding that the Veteran's death was proximately caused by carelessness, negligence, or lack of skill in VA treatment.

The Board remands the Veteran's claim for service connection for skin disability due to a need for additional development, specifically an addendum medical opinion.

The appeal for special monthly compensation based on being housebound has been dismissed.

The Board granted service connection for oral residuals, variously diagnosed as chronic dry mouth from damaged salivary glands leading to dental decay and sleep issues, finding that the condition is caused by the Veteran's service-connected squamous cell carcinoma disability.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to benefits under the VA's Caregivers PCAFC for a new medical determination considering all medical information of record.

The Board dismissed the appeals of whether entitlement to a TDIU and SMC for A&A/housebound were reasonably raised by the record prior to the September 2022 rating decision, as there remains no justiciable case or controversy with respect to these issues.

The appeal concerning the issue of sleep apnea was withdrawn by the appellant.

The appeal for PCAFC benefits was dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.

The appeal for the cause of death has been withdrawn by the appellant.