Other conditions decisions — 2025

The appeal regarding the discharge from VA's Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) was dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal.

The Board granted the appeal as to the timeliness of a July 15, 2024, request for Higher Level review (HLR) on the basis that it was submitted within one year of the VA notification letter regarding whether new and relevant evidence was received.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date prior to January 25, 2022, for the grant of entitlement to special monthly compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s).

The Board granted entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU) since February 7, 2023.

The Board denied the appellant's request for substitution as a claimant in pending VA appeals due to the untimely filing of the request.

The appeal for a TDIU is dismissed as the Veteran has been awarded a 100 percent rating for his service-connected coronary artery disease, which renders him totally disabled.

The Board granted service connection for myelodysplastic syndrome and thrombocytopenia, as well as Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) based on the cause of the Veteran's death.

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

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the award of service connection for pityriasis lichenoid chronica, finding that there was no basis to assign an effective date any earlier than May 30, 2023.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for a 100 percent rating and DEA benefits, as well as a TDIU due to concurrent election of administrative review options.

The Board remands the claim for a compensable disability rating for chronic membranous glomerulonephritis to obtain an opinion on whether the Veteran's reported symptoms are due to or aggravated by her service-connected condition.

The Board remands the claim for further development to ensure that the correct evidentiary standard is applied and that all relevant evidence is considered.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to an apportionment of the Veteran's VA compensation benefits due to a lack of evidence regarding the parties' divorce and the Veteran's financial status.

The Board denied service connection for visual impairment due to a lack of evidence showing a current diagnosis.

The Board remands the claim for an adequate medical opinion based on a comprehensive review of the record and the Veteran's circumstances to determine eligibility for benefits under the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC).

The Board granted payment for non-VA emergency care provided on June 15, 2019, by NEA and Dr. S.B., resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for emphysema, finding that there was no evidence of a causal relationship between the Veteran's in-service toxic exposure risk activity and his current diagnosis of emphysema.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD renders him unable to obtain or maintain gainful employment, warranting a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The Board granted service connection for anal or perianal fistula, finding the evidence to be in at least approximate balance as to whether the condition is related to the Veteran's active-duty service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for dependency compensation for his adult grandchild, T.J.L.M., as T.J.L.M. does not meet the criteria to be recognized as a dependent child under VA law.