Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board granted increased ratings of 60 percent for the Veteran's service-connected peripheral vascular disease (PVD) of both lower extremities and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to his bilateral PVD.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral shin splints, temporomandibular joint disorder, and congested pelvic syndrome as there was no current diagnosis of these conditions during the pendency of the claim or recent to the filing of the claim.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) as his service-connected disabilities, while causing some limitations, did not render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for additional vocational rehabilitation and employment services under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 31, finding that he does not have an employment handicap despite his service-connected disabilities.

The Board remands the claims for a higher initial rating for left ventricular hypertrophy and special monthly compensation (SMC) due to an inadequate pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Board granted service connection for multiple myeloma, finding that new and relevant evidence had been received since the prior denial.

The appeal concerning entitlement to payment for the cost of non-VA dental care provided on April 13, 2021, is dismissed as the issue has been resolved in full by administrative action.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the grant of a 100 percent rating for PTSD, dismissed entitlement to TDIU, and denied an earlier effective date for DEA under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 35.

The Board remands the claim for a compensable disability rating for peripheral lattice degeneration of the retina to allow VA to obtain outstanding private treatment records.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating for loss of right great toenail, loss of right second toenail, and compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for a bladder condition.

The Board denied attorney fees based on past due benefits awarded in an August 2020 rating decision, as no notice of disagreement was filed for the issues granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a compensable evaluation for transient ischemic attack, as there was no evidence of symptoms to a compensable degree during the period of appeal.

The Board granted a total disability rating for VA compensation purposes based on individual unemployability due to service-connected psychiatric disabilities, effective April 20, 2021.

The Board remands the matter to readdress whether an effective date earlier than February 1, 2022, for M. as a valid dependent spouse can be established.

The appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU) is dismissed as the benefit has been granted in full.

The Board remands the claim for eligibility to enroll in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) due to a need for supervision and protection based on symptoms or residuals of neurological or other impairment.

The Board granted service connection for Essential Tremors, resolving all reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an increased rating of 70 percent or more for his service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with major depressive disorder.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for chronic prostatitis to obtain an addendum opinion addressing the Veteran's herbicide agent exposure and other potential etiologies.

The Board remands the matter to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error, as the Veteran's options for repayment were not properly notified.