Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board granted an effective date of September 1, 2022, for the award of special monthly compensation (SMC) based on loss of use of the left hand.

The Board remands the claims for a higher rating of the Veteran's unspecified neurocognitive disorder due to a duty to assist error.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for a left leg condition, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating.

The Board granted the Veteran's appeal for eligibility to direct payment of attorney fees based on past-due benefits awarded in a November 2024 rating decision.

The Board granted the appeal, finding that the overpayment of VA compensation benefits was not properly created due to administrative error.

The Board granted the Veteran's request for a waiver of his overpayment debt due to retroactive reduction of compensation benefits based on felony incarceration, considering factors such as VA's delay in processing and the Veteran's minimal fault.

The Board granted eligibility for the direct payment of attorney fees based on past-due benefits awarded to the Veteran pursuant to a November 2023 rating decision.

The Board remands the claim for further development to determine if the Veteran's periods of service in the Air Force National Guard qualify as active-duty service for purposes of entitlement to Chapter 33 educational assistance benefits.

The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another person due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for a hysterectomy and partial right nephrectomy as they require further development, including a VA examination to assess their relationship to toxic exposure during military service under the PACT Act.

The Board remands the issue of eligibility for benefits under the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) due to an inadequate medical opinion regarding the Veteran's need for personal care services.

The appeal for TDIU from October 7, 2020 forward is dismissed as moot due to the Veteran's combined schedular rating of 100 percent.

The appeal for PCAFC benefits was dismissed due to the Veteran's death, as the application requirements could not be completed and PCAFC benefits are not a periodic monetary benefit that can be authorized as accrued benefits or benefits based on substitution.

The Board granted a waiver of recovery of an overpayment of VA educational assistance benefits in the amount of $4080, finding that recovery would be against equity and good conscience.

The appeal concerning mefloquine toxicity has been withdrawn and is dismissed.

The Board granted service connection for residuals of a cerebrovascular accident (stroke) as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease.

The Board granted service connection for paralyzed diaphragm, finding a direct relationship to the Veteran's military service.

The Board remands the claim for a new medical opinion to determine if the Veteran's bilateral foot condition is aggravated by his service-connected low back disability.

The Board remands the issues of an increased initial evaluation for CAD and entitlement to a TDIU prior to March 7, 2019 due to inadequate VA opinion regarding secondary causation or aggravation by service-connected CAD.

The Board remands the issues of an increased initial evaluation for CAD and entitlement to a TDIU prior to March 7, 2019 due to inadequate VA opinion regarding secondary causation or aggravation by service-connected CAD.