Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to a TDIU rating, including on an extraschedular basis, for referral to the Director of Compensation Service.

The appeal was withdrawn by the appellant's authorized representative before the Board promulgated a decision.

The Board remands the claim for a gastrointestinal disability to obtain a VA examination due to a duty to assist error.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the grant of TDIU, finding that May 24, 2022, was the appropriate date based on the evidence.

The appeal for an earlier effective date prior to November 20, 2019, for the 50 percent evaluation for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) was dismissed due to an improper concurrent election.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for additional disability compensation, in addition to the already reimbursed burial expenses.

The Board remands the case to refer it for a determination as to whether the Veteran's disability picture warranted the assignment of a TDIU on an extraschedular basis.

The Board granted an effective date of March 9, 2022, for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) as the Veteran's TDIU is based on his service-connected mood disorder.

The Board remands the matter to the AOJ for a complete audit of compensation benefits paid from January 1, 1979, to February 28, 1987.

The appeal for an initial compensable rating for hirsutism was withdrawn by the appellant.

The Board granted eligibility to attorney fees based on past-due benefits awarded in a May 2023 rating decision.

The Veteran was granted an earlier effective date of January 7, 2010, for the grant of a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) and eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA).

The appeal for initial eligibility and any accrued benefits under VA's Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) is denied as a matter of law.

The Board remands the matter to correct an error in determining whether the Veteran's incarceration involved a felony or misdemeanor offense, as this affects the potential for apportionment of VA compensation benefits.

The Board denied an effective date prior to October 25, 2022, for the award of additional dependency compensation benefits for J.M.L. and M.R.L.H. as dependent children and dismissed the appeal regarding M.Z.L. as a dependent spouse.

The Board granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the loss of use of both hands and feet, as the evidence supports that the Veteran has lost effective function in his extremities to a degree that would be equally well-served by amputation with suitable prosthetic appliances.

The Board granted an effective date of December 20, 2018, for a 70 percent rating for PTSD and March 3, 2020, for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for obesity as it is not a disability for VA compensation purposes and does not meet the criteria to be considered an intermediate step in establishing service connection for other conditions.

The appeal for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical services was dismissed because the billing company that filed the notice of disagreement did not furnish the underlying medical services.

The appeal concerning entitlement to payment of the cost of non-VA medical services provided on January 21, 2020, and May 18, 2020, was dismissed as the issue has been resolved in full by administrative action.