Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board granted service connection for neurogenic bowel dysfunction as a secondary condition to the Veteran's service-connected back disability.

The Board denied a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to August 12, 2015, as the Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not meet the schedular criteria for TDIU and there was no evidence that he was unable to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment.

The Board remands the matter for an independent medical opinion to determine if additional disability, claimed as opioid withdrawal symptoms, opioid dependence, and opioid addiction, was proximately caused by VA treatment.

The veteran withdrew the appeal, and there are no remaining allegations of errors for appellate consideration.

The appeal is remanded for further development to ensure compliance with the Court's Memorandum Decision and to submit the claim of entitlement to a TDIU under 38 C.F.R. § 4.16(b) to the Director, Compensation Service, for extraschedular consideration.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to a total disability rating for compensation purposes based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU) for additional development.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for poor circulation of the right leg and entitlement to TDIU prior to January 19, 2011, due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Board remands the issues of entitlement to a rating in excess of 60 percent for coronary artery disease and TDIU due to service-connected disabilities for further development.

The Board remands the matter for an addendum VA medical opinion to address whether the Veteran's service-connected conditions have caused or aggravated a heart murmur.

The Board remands the issues of entitlement to service connection for a skin condition and left upper extremity neurological condition due to inadequate opinions on these conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) as his service-connected disabilities, while meeting the percentage requirements for TDIU, did not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board denied service connection for a right hip disorder, left hip disorder, and temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ) as the evidence did not support a causal relationship between the current disabilities and the Veteran's active duty service.

The Board remands the claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to February 3, 2014, as it is inextricably intertwined with the Veteran's pending claims for PTSD.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to service connection for a neck condition due to a lack of substantial compliance with previous remand directives.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance, finding no evidence that the Veteran required such assistance prior to September 12, 2018.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for deep vein thrombosis and entitlement to TDIU due to an inadequate medical opinion.

The Board denied a compensable rating for the Veteran's respiratory disability and service connection for a sleep disorder, as there was no separate diagnosis of a sleep disorder that was distinct from his already service-connected psychiatric condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability, finding that her service-connected disabilities did not prevent her from securing or maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board remands the matter for additional development, specifically to obtain a March 2022 VA audiogram and notify the Veteran if it cannot be obtained.

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death while it was pending.