Other conditions decisions — 2025

The appeal seeking continued enrollment in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) is dismissed as moot due to an extension of eligibility for legacy participants.

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

The Board remands the claim for a digestive disability to obtain an addendum medical opinion addressing the etiology of the condition.

The Board remands the appeal to the agency of original jurisdiction for a medical opinion regarding the effect of the Veteran's service-connected disabilities on his ability to function in an occupational environment.

The Board granted eligibility for the direct payment of attorney fees based on past-due benefits awarded in an August 2024 Rating Decision, but remanded to determine if the fee was reasonable.

The Board remands the claims for special monthly compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(l) and (t) to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error, specifically to afford the Veteran a VA examination to ensure a complete record upon which to adjudicate the issue on appeal.

The Board granted restoration of the 100 percent disability rating for right tonsil squamous cell carcinoma and denied restoration of a 30 percent disability rating for loss of teeth with rampant decay, while also granting restoration of special monthly compensation.

The Board remands the case to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error related to the denial of apportionment for minor child AH and to ensure that the appellant's claim for spousal apportionment and claims for additional children are properly considered.

The Board remands the matter to obtain a medical opinion regarding the Veteran's eligibility for enrollment in the PCAFC, as the previous decision was found legally inadequate.

The appeal regarding the discharge from VA's PCAFC program was dismissed due to the extension of eligibility for Legacy participants.

The appeal for eligibility for benefits under the VA's PCAFC program is remanded due to a pre-decisional duty-to-assist error and an inadequate medical decision.

The Board granted service connection for Hurthle cell carcinoma, finding that the evidence supports a causal relationship between the condition and active-duty service.

The Board granted special monthly compensation for loss of use of both feet and SMC based on the award of two distinct rates of SMC(l) due to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.

The Board granted service connection for temporomandibular joint disorders, to include left jaw numbness and pain, based on the Veteran's in-service tooth extraction procedure.

The Board remands the issue of eligibility to enroll in the VA PCAFC due to an inadequate medical opinion.

The Board granted a waiver of recovery of the remaining overpayment of VA compensation benefits in the amount of $4,448.16 due to equity and good conscience considerations.

The Board remands the claim for eligibility to enroll in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) due to errors in the previous decision, including a lack of evidence that participation is in the Veteran's best interest and proper notice.

The Veteran is granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance, finding no evidence that he was in need of regular aid and attendance prior to February 27, 2014.

The veteran withdrew the appeal before it was decided.