Other conditions decisions — 2025

The appeal seeking an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD was dismissed due to a procedural defect.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of September 13, 2021 for the award of a 70 percent rating for PTSD.

The Veteran withdrew the appeals for the listed conditions, and they are therefore dismissed.

The Board remands the claims for further development, specifically requesting detailed statements and documentation from the Appellant regarding expenses paid for the Veteran's last illness and burial.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the award of special monthly compensation (SMC) on account of the need for regular aid and attendance, as the earliest date of entitlement was February 20, 2019.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for additional benefits based on his need for aid and attendance, as such benefits are not available for a helpless child under applicable law.

The Board granted payment for the cost of non-VA COVID-19 testing provided on December 29, 2020, but denied payment for the January 11, 2021, test.

The Board remands the claim for a right hip disorder to correct a duty to assist error, as an adequate medical opinion addressing the etiology of the Veteran's right hip disorders was not obtained.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and higher initial ratings for various conditions, including coronary artery disease, surgical scars, and diabetes mellitus.

The Board remands the claim for essential tremors to correct a duty to assist error, specifically to obtain a medical examination and opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for a higher disability rating for his right hamstring strain, finding that the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 30 percent.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals granted eligibility for benefits under the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) based on the Veteran's inability to perform activities of daily living.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for recognition of M.I. as her child for additional dependency compensation because M.I. was not a stepchild under VA regulations.

The appeal of severance of service connection for squamous cell carcinoma was withdrawn by the appellant.

The appeal for payment of non-VA medical services provided on June 24, 2019 was dismissed due to the billing company not being a proper claimant.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 20 percent for left rotator cuff tendinopathy with DJD, as the Veteran's disability did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board dismissed the appeal as it does not have jurisdiction to consider the merits of the proposed reduction of a 100 percent disability rating for pericarditis to 0 percent and the proposed discontinuation of special monthly compensation (SMC) based on housebound criteria.

The Board remands the matter to the AOJ for adjudication of the Veteran's request for revision of an April 1995 rating decision denying service connection for an adjustment disorder, on the basis of clear and unmistakable error.

The appeal for reimbursement of medical services was dismissed due to the untimeliness of the filing.

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