Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board granted service connection for inclusion-body myositis (IBM) based on the persuasive evidence that it resulted from toxic exposure during military service.

The Board denied the veteran's appeal for reimbursement due to a late filing and lack of good cause.

The appeal for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD was denied as there is no basis to identify a later date than June 2, 2022.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a TDIU rating, finding that he was capable of performing substantially gainful employment despite his service-connected disabilities.

The appeal for service connection for back pain was dismissed due to the untimely filing of the Board Appeal request.

The Board remands the claims for a disability rating in excess of 40 percent for spondylolisthesis with intervertebral disc syndrome and entitlement to TDIU, as they are inextricably intertwined.

The appeal seeking payment or reimbursement for the cost of medical services incurred at a non-VA medical facility on February 8, 2023 is dismissed.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for additional payment of retroactive VA educational assistance benefits under Chapter 33, Title 38, United States Code (Post-9/11 GI Bill).

The motion for revision, on the basis of clear and unmistakable error, of the March 26, 2020, Rating Decision was denied.

The Veteran's claim for a stair glide was granted as he requires the use of such equipment to safely enter and exit his home and access the only full bathroom on the second floor.

The Board granted a disability rating of 40 percent for the service-connected benign prostate hypertrophy associated with herbicide exposure, effective from June 5, 2023.

The Board denied a compensable rating for the Veteran's Raynaud's disease as there was no evidence of characteristic attacks associated with trophic changes.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 20 percent for temporomandibular joint dysfunction based on the current range of motion and lack of sustained improvement.

The Board remands the matter to obtain an opinion as to whether it is in the best interest of the Veteran to participate in the PCAFC program and to provide the Veteran with complete notice of the decision on his claim.

The Board granted a special apportionment of $706 of the Veteran's monthly VA compensation benefits to the appellant on behalf of their minor children, D.C.M. and S.C., due to economic hardship.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for a fungal condition and foot pain to afford the Veteran a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Board granted an effective date prior to November 24, 2021 for entitlement to individual unemployability (TDIU) and Dependents' Educational Assistance based on permanent and total disability status.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance, loss of use of the left eye, and loss of use of the left hand due to insufficient evidence supporting these conditions.

The appeal seeking an increased rating for gastrointestinal hemorrhagic episodes was dismissed due to the Veteran's impermissible concurrent election of review options.