Other conditions decisions — 2025

The appeal for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical services was dismissed because the billing company that filed the request is not a proper claimant.

The Veteran withdrew the appeal for eligibility under VA's Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) before the Board made a decision.

The Board remands the claims for a total disability evaluation due to individual unemployability (TDIU) on an extraschedular basis and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits prior to May 15, 2020, as it finds that there was a pre-decisional duty to assist error by the AOJ in failing to refer the TDIU claim for extraschedular consideration.

The Board is remanding the claim to ensure proper documentation and accounting of retroactive benefits generated by a December 2022 rating decision.

The Board denied the appeal to reduce the appellant's VA Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) benefits, as it was determined that the reduction was proper due to an overpayment created by a previous error in payment.

The Board remands the case for an adequate medical decision regarding eligibility for a higher level stipend under VA's PCAFC program.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for high myopia and retina hole to obtain an addendum VA opinion or a new examination.

The Board remands the claim for service connection of sleep disturbances due to a need for an addendum VA medical opinion.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for an apportionment of the Veteran's VA compensation benefits due to their divorce.

The appeal regarding the reduction of the rating for service-connected scars, left hip, status post chemical burn was dismissed as there is no longer a pending adverse determination to adjudicate.

The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation (SMC) at the rate established in 38 U.S.C. § 1114(m) based on his service-connected coronary artery disease and other disabilities.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an initial rating in excess of 70 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and the Board has no jurisdiction to review this matter.

The appeal for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical services provided from April 13, 2017 to May 11, 2017 was dismissed due to the improper claimant filing a Notice of Disagreement.

The appeal concerning the payment of non-VA medical services provided on December 1, 2020, has been resolved administratively and is now moot.

The Board remands the matter for proper notice regarding an earlier effective date for the grant of benefits under VA's Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers.

The Veteran's service-connected left knee disability alone has prevented him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation from November 1, 2020.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for the awards of increased ratings and TDIU, DEA, and SMC benefits.

The appeal for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical services was dismissed due to the improper claimant filing a VA Form 10182.

The Board granted the appellant's claim for direct payment of attorney fees based on past-due benefits awarded in a December 2023 rating decision.

The appeal concerning the effective date for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) was withdrawn by the Veteran.