Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral blepharitis, finding that it did not originate during service and is not due to a toxic exposure risk activity.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an increased rating for intervertebral disc syndrome, and the Board dismissed the issue.

The Board denied the restoration of a 50 percent disability rating for the service-connected other specified trauma and stressor-related disorder, finding that there was actual improvement in the Veteran's ability to function under ordinary conditions.

The Board granted service connection for a disability manifesting as shortness of breath (SOB) causing impairment in earning capacity, resolving reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor.

The Board remands the matter to ensure proper development of the Veteran's 2019 income information for determining his eligibility category in the VA healthcare system.

The Board remands the claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to a single service-connected disability to cure pre-decisional duty to assist errors.

The appeal was dismissed due to a claims processing error and the Veteran's death.

The veteran's appeal for an increased rating for PTSD was dismissed due to the untimely filing of the Board Appeal request.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for bilateral hip strain to obtain a VA medical opinion regarding its etiology, as there is an indication that it may be related to in-service physical training.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 50 percent for other specified trauma and stressor-related disorder, finding that his symptoms did not warrant a higher rating.

The appeal as to the issue of entitlement to additional VR&E benefits is dismissed as moot due to a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor overturning the decision to discontinue the Veteran's case on the basis that she failed to cooperate with the VRC or participate in the previously agreed upon plan of rehabilitation and employment services.

The Board denied service connection for HIV or an autoimmune disability and denied a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD.

The Board granted an effective date of November 23, 2018, for the assignment of a 70 percent disability rating for PTSD and TDIU as well as basic eligibility for DEA.

The appeal for service connection for deviated septum was withdrawn by the Veteran before a decision was made.

The Board granted the appeal, finding that TDIU was not properly discontinued effective February 1, 2023, as the Veteran's employment is considered to be in a protected environment.

The Board remands the issue of eligibility to enroll in the PCAFC due to an inadequate decision letter and a need for a new medical opinion.

The Board denied service connection for disability manifested by sleep disturbances and remanded the claims for increased ratings for left and right ankle lateral collateral ligament sprain with exertional compartment syndrome.

The appeal regarding eligibility to enroll in the Department of Veterans Affairs Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) is remanded due to a need for an adequate opinion regarding the reasons for denial.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for inclusion body myositis, finding no evidence that it was related to his military service.

The Board granted an effective date of September 17, 2018, for the award of a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) as a result of service-connected PTSD.