Other conditions decisions — 2024

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.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for a compensable evaluation for residuals, stress fracture right tibia and TDIU due to additional development being needed. Specifically, a new VA examination is required to evaluate the current level of severity of his service-connected disabilities and determine if he is entitled to a TDIU.

The Board has remanded the case due to VA's failure to provide clear information about obtaining medical records and non-medical evidence. The Veteran is asked to authorize release of relevant medical records from specific doctors and submit any additional non-medical evidence.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional medical inquiry due to incomplete consideration of the Veteran's military history and new evidence.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's left eye disability is related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus type II (DMII).

The Veteran's interstitial cystitis has been rated at 60 percent since October 27, 2021. The rating is based on the severity of her symptoms including frequent urination and stress incontinence.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to February 5, 2020 is being remanded due to the need for referral to VA's Director, Compensation Service, for extraschedular consideration.

The Veteran's service-connected left and right shin splints are granted separate 10% ratings, effective from the date of the decision.

The claim for a government-issued headstone or grave marker is remanded due to incomplete records and the need for additional clarification of the service member's active duty dates.