Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board denied service connection for a spine disability, finding that the evidence did not support a causal relationship between the current disability and the Veteran's military service.

The Veteran was granted a 40 percent evaluation for chronic musculoskeletal pain syndrome with fatigue from August 19, 2013, to July 19, 2019, but the claim for an evaluation greater than 40 percent on or after July 19, 2019, was denied.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of November 25, 2015 for TDIU and Dependents' Educational Assistance.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for essential thrombocythemia, finding that there was no evidence to support a causal relationship between the condition and his military service, including exposure to Agent Orange.

The Board remands the issues of entitlement to increased ratings for a left upper extremity neurological disability and entitlement to TDIU due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unemployable, and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is granted.

The Board denied service connection for a prostate disorder, finding that the evidence does not support a link between the condition and the Veteran's military service.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hammertoes and chronic mycotic infections of the bilateral feet, as there was no evidence to support a nexus between these conditions and the Veteran's military service.

The Board remands the claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) to ensure that the Veteran completes and returns requested forms.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities, as there was insufficient evidence to show that his service-connected conditions rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board remands the matter for further adjudication, specifically to determine whether the Veteran has a diagnosed shin splint disability and if so, whether it is due to his time in service or any of his service-connected disabilities.

The Board granted an initial disability rating of 20 percent for left index finger injury residuals on an extraschedular basis, effective from the date of award of service connection.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral foot condition, finding no current disability and that any symptoms were already part of his service-connected back condition.

The Board granted service connection for keratoconus, finding that the evidence supports a finding that the condition began in or is the result of service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to obtain or maintain gainful employment, and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is granted.

The Board remands the case to obtain an opinion addressing the combined effects of the Veteran's service-connected disabilities on his ability to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment.

The veteran withdrew the appeal regarding an increased initial disability rating for coronary artery disease.

The Board denied service connection for a left foot condition, finding that the evidence does not support a link between the Veteran's in-service frostbite and his current left foot conditions.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for increased evaluation and TDIU, thus the Board dismissed the issues.

The Board granted a 10% rating for Dupuytren's contracture of the right hand based on limitation of motion of the thumb, index finger, and long finger from June 1, 2018, through May 23, 2023, but denied ratings in excess of these amounts. The Board also granted a 0% rating for Dupuytren's contracture of the right hand based on limitation of motion of the ring finger and little finger from June 1, 2018, through May 23, 2023, but denied ratings in excess of these amounts. The Board remanded an increased rating claim for lumbosacral spondylosis with lumbar strain.