Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board granted an initial rating of 10 percent for enhanced physiologic tremor of the bilateral upper extremities, finding that the Veteran's symptoms most nearly approximated moderate convulsive tics.

The Board remands the issue of eligibility for enrollment in VA's PCAFC to correct errors that occurred prior to the July 2022 VHA decision on appeal, including a statutory duty under 38 U.S.C. § 5104 and a duty to assist error.

The Board denied the Veteran's challenges to the creation and validity of an overpayment debt in the amount of $480, as well as his waiver claim for recoupment of the debt.

The Board remands the claim for further development, including obtaining an opinion on whether it is in the best interest of the Veteran to participate in the PCAFC program and providing complete notice as required by law.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for DEA benefits and remanded the issue of a higher initial rating for lumbar spine degenerative disc disease due to the need for a new examination.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board grants entitlement to TDIU for the entire appeal period.

The appeals for increased ratings and earlier effective dates were dismissed due to lack of a case or controversy before the Board.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for financial assistance in the purchase of an automobile or other conveyance, or adaptive equipment due to a lack of evidence showing loss of use of one or both feet, hands, vision impairment, severe burn injury, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ankylosis of one or both knees or hips.

The appeal for an earlier effective date for TDIU is dismissed as the issue has been resolved in a subsequent Board decision.

The Board denied service connection for an eye disorder, including refractive error, as the evidence did not support a causal relationship between the Veteran's current condition and his active service.

The appeal for eligibility in the VA Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) was denied as it was not filed within one year of notification, and no good cause was provided.

The appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU) is dismissed.

The appeal concerning an initial higher rating for plantar fasciitis of the right foot was dismissed by the veteran prior to the Board's decision.

The Board granted service connection for fibroids, finding that the Veteran's fibroids are related to her active-duty service.

The appeal for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical care provided to the Veteran by Ohio State East Hospital Wexner Medical Center on April 7, 2025, was dismissed due to lack of a prior adjudication.

The appeal regarding the withholding of VA disability compensation to recoup special separation benefits in the amount of $56,138.40 is dismissed as the Veteran's debt has been fully paid.

The Board granted service connection for residuals from hernia surgery, to include groin pain, finding that the Veteran's current condition is at least as likely as not caused by his in-service hernia surgery.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for VA compensation due to a dishonorable discharge resulting from willful and persistent misconduct during service.

The Board remands the Veteran's claim for service connection for multiple myeloma to correct an error by the AOJ in satisfying a regulatory duty.

The veteran's appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) was dismissed due to untimeliness.