Other conditions — all decisions

The appeal is dismissed as the January 2025 rating decision was not final and a proposed reduction is not appealable.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of March 1, 2006, for the grant of a 70 percent rating for bilateral vision loss due to cataracts and dry eye syndrome.

The Board remands the issue of eligibility for enrollment in Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) to correct a duty to assist error and obtain a new medical determination.

The veteran withdrew their appeal before the Board promulgated a decision.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral metatarsalgia as there is no evidence of a current disability.

The appeal for payment of the cost for non-VA medications provided on May 8, 2023, is dismissed as the claim has been administratively approved and paid.

The appeal for additional accrued benefits in excess of $10,607.79 was dismissed due to a prohibited concurrent election.

The Board remands the Veteran's motion for revision, on the basis of clear and unmistakable error, of Rating Decisions dated September 26, 2017, and July 6, 2018, which denied special monthly compensation for aid and attendance.

The Board granted service connection for specific phobia disorder (claimed as agoraphobia) based on a current diagnosis and an in-service event related to seizures.

The appeal concerning the issues of entitlement to an increased rating for degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, right ankle disability, left ankle disability, and bilateral lower extremity sciatica was withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a chronic ear condition, finding that the evidence does not support a link between the current condition and his active service.

The Board granted the appeal seeking to establish that the bilateral factor was not correctly applied in calculating the Veteran's combined disability rating, resulting in a combined rating of 50 percent effective November 30, 2017.

The appeal for eligibility for benefits under the VA's PCAFC is dismissed due to the death of the co-applicant, who was applying to be the Primary Family Caregiver.

The Board remands the issue of eligibility for enrollment in the PCAFC due to an inadequate CEAT review and a need for a new medical opinion.