Other conditions Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for the grant of entitlement to Dependents' Educational Assistance under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 35.

The Board remands the case to obtain a more detailed and thoroughly explained medical opinion regarding eligibility for benefits under the VA Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers.

The Board remands the appeal for a VA examination to determine the severity of the Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disorder from October 2019 to July 2022, and to assess its impact on employability.

The Board granted an effective date of July 8, 2020, but no earlier, for the award of a TDIU and DEA.

The Board remands the Veteran's claim for VR&E benefits, other than employment services, to correct a pre-decisional error related to missing documents.

The Board granted the Veteran's claim for reimbursement of beneficiary travel expenses incurred on July 15, 2024.

The Board granted an effective date of August 20, 2018, for the addition of the Veteran's spouse as his dependent to his award of VA disability compensation.

The Board denied service connection for epididymitis and prostatitis as there is no evidence of current disabilities or symptoms that result in functional impairment.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date prior to March 6, 2013, for the grant of a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

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

The Board dismissed the claim for service connection for a right hip replacement because there was no rating decision that could have been appealed.

The Board remands the case to afford the Veteran a VA examination to assess his claim for entitlement to special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance or the loss of use of both lower extremities.

The Veteran withdrew the appeal for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea before a decision was made.

The Board dismissed the claim for entitlement to revision of a December 2012 rating decision on the basis of clear and unmistakable evidence (CUE) due to the appellant's substitution claim being in appellate status since 2013.

The appeal for service connection for a crooked spine was dismissed due to the untimely filing of the necessary form.

The veteran withdrew her appeal for higher ratings and earlier effective dates, resulting in the dismissal of all issues.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for additional VR&E benefits under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 31, finding that she had achieved Maximum Rehabilitation Gain (MRG) status and no longer met the criteria for an employment handicap.

The Veteran withdrew the appeal for an earlier effective date and a higher rating for his service-connected lumbosacral strain.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for nerve damage affecting his left and right lower extremities, as these conditions are not found to be related to his service-connected spine disability.

The appellant withdrew their appeal regarding the cost of non-VA medical services provided on December 11, 2020. The Board dismissed the appeal as a result.