Other conditions decisions — 2025

The appeal of the proposed reduction from 70 percent to 50 percent for service-connected PTSD is dismissed due to administrative error.

The Veteran's appeal requests for an extension of time to file an appeal from a decision that terminated their VA benefits were denied, and the attempted appeal was dismissed.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date for the grant of a total disability based upon individual unemployability (TDIU) and eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance under 38 USC chapter 35, as there was no evidence that he submitted any claims related to these issues prior to September 28, 2021.

The Board denied a compensable rating for the Veteran's service-connected loss of smell as it was determined that the loss of smell did not meet the criteria for a complete loss, which is required for a 10 percent rating.

The Board remands the claim for a right toe disorder, including right toe fungus, to correct a duty to assist error by scheduling a VA examination.

The Board denied service connection for an immune disorder and a disability manifested by muscle pain, as the weight of the evidence did not support the existence of these conditions. The claim for a skin disability was remanded.

The Board remands the claim for service connection of recurrent brain tumors to request a dose estimate and further consideration by the Under Secretary for Health and Benefits.

The Board remands the matter for a new medical opinion to address the etiology of the Veteran's esophageal cancer, considering his in-service herbicide agent exposure and service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder.

The Board remands the matter for action consistent with the terms of a Joint Motion for Remand, specifically to ensure that VA's duty to assist was satisfied in obtaining all identified treatment records.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for continuation of VR&E program benefits under Chapter 31, Title 38 of the United States Code due to the severity of his service-connected schizoaffective disorder making achievement of a vocational goal infeasible.

The appeal for apportionment of the Veteran's VA compensation benefits was dismissed due to a procedural defect in the timely filing of the substantive appeal.

The Board remands the claim for a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability (TDIU) on an extraschedular basis from February 15, 2012 to January 23, 2020 due to incomplete information.

The appeal for service connection for a skin disorder, to include lipoma, is remanded due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Board granted service connection for bruxism, finding that the Veteran's current jaw pain and muscle tightness are attributable to his bruxism, which had its initial onset during active service and has continued since then.

The Board granted service connection for right flat foot, finding that the evidence supports a relationship between the condition and active-duty service.

The Board denied service connection for testicular cancer, finding no evidence of an in-service disease or injury and no link to herbicide exposure.

The veteran withdrew the appeal before it was decided.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral eye disability, finding no evidence that the condition was incurred in or caused by service and noting that it is not related to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD.

The Board denied a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to November 19, 2015, as the Veteran did not meet the schedular criteria for TDIU benefits and his service-connected left knee disability did not render him unable to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment.

The Board granted an initial disability rating of 100 percent for multiple myeloma, effective July 26, 2022, but denied an earlier effective date for service connection.