Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board granted an effective date of January 21, 2021 for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD and associated mental health disabilities.

The Board remands the matter for an updated medical determination to consider whether the Veteran requires personal care services each time he completes one or more activities of daily living, including dressing, and whether such daily assistance would reasonably be required for at least six months.

The appeal of the proposed removal of the Veteran's dependent spouse and child from his disability compensation award was dismissed as there was no final action taken.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a higher rate of special monthly compensation (SMC) for his spouse, as he is already receiving the maximum benefit available based on her need for aid and attendance.

The Veteran withdrew the appeal before it was decided.

The Board remands the claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for service-connected complex regional pain syndrome of the right foot to obtain a VA examination that does not consider the ameliorative effects of medication.

The Board remands the claim for further development to obtain a new medical opinion regarding the Veteran's eligibility for participation in the PCAFC.

The appeal was dismissed as the February 2025 VA Form 10182 did not constitute a timely motion for reconsideration of the December 2023 Board decision.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral hand and lower extremity conditions as secondary to hypertension, SMC based on the need for aid and attendance, and a 70 percent rating for PTSD.

The Board denied service connection for emphysema, finding that the evidence does not support a causal relationship between the Veteran's current condition and his military service, including any exposure to asbestos or herbicide agents.

The Board remands the matter for the Veteran to provide authorization for VA to request his records from Emory Cardiology, as these records are relevant to determining an initial compensable rating for his service-connected atrial fibrillation.

The Board remands the appeal for a TERA opinion regarding the Veteran's service exposures, including herbicide exposure and hydrazine inhalation.

The motion for revision of the July 11, 2016, Board decision based on clear and unmistakable error was dismissed without prejudice.

The Board denied service connection for a neck condition, finding that the Veteran's current condition did not manifest in or shortly after service and was unrelated to his service.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral knee disability rendered him unemployable, and he is granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to his service-connected disability. Additionally, the Veteran is awarded special monthly compensation (SMC) based on his 100% combined service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran withdrew his claim for a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board remands the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death to provide the appellant information about the qualifications of the VA examiner.

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the case.

The Veteran's left foot disorder was rated at 10 percent from July 21, 2023, to December 18, 2023, and a 20 percent rating was granted as of the earlier effective date of December 18, 2023.

The Board remands the matter of entitlement to service connection for a lower back disk injury due to an inadequate VA medical opinion.