Other conditions decisions — 2020

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for a brain injury and for higher ratings for left radial head fracture have been dismissed as the Veteran has withdrawn his appeals.,The Veteran was granted service connection for thoracolumbar degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, spondylosis, and occipital infarct with residual headaches.

The Board has remanded the claims for secondary service connection due to inadequate November 2013 VA examination, which failed to address whether the claimed conditions were aggravated by the Veteran's service-connected non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

The Veteran's appeal is dismissed due to their death. The Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal at this time.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for residuals of a fracture of the right fourth metacarpal was denied as there is no evidence of favorable ankylosis, and his symptoms do not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic code.

The overpayment of VA compensation benefits in the amount of $3,266.82 was not properly created and the appeal is granted.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's exposure to herbicides while serving aboard naval vessels near the Republic of Vietnam. The appropriate development must be conducted to verify this exposure.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination, as well as to consider eligibility for assistance in acquiring specially adapted housing and financial assistance in purchasing a vehicle or conveyance.

The Veteran's cold injury residuals for both feet were granted a 30% evaluation as of November 22, 2010. The disability picture prior to this date was more closely approximated by the 10% rating in Diagnostic Code 7122.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for further development and medical opinion regarding the appellant's mental state at the time of his misconduct leading to his discharge under other than honorable conditions. The appeal is not about service connection, but rather whether his character of discharge constitutes a bar for VA benefits.

The appeal was dismissed due to the appellant's death, and no jurisdiction remains for further action.

The Board dismissed the appeal as the appellant died during the pendency of the appeal and has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal at this time.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for a rating in excess of 20 percent for his left elbow condition and TDIU are remanded due to inadequate VA examinations, incomplete medical records, and other procedural issues.

The appeal was dismissed due to the appellant's death, and no jurisdiction remains for further action.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence and need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral upper and lower extremity conditions, including as due to Agent Orange exposure, are remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's death was caused by nonservice-connected conditions, but the heart condition issues are remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has decided to remand both claims of a compensable rating for residuals of fracture to the right little finger and entitlement to special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance due to outstanding Social Security Administration (SSA) records. The SSA records may be relevant to substantiate the Veteran's claim.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin condition due to lack of current diagnosis. The issue of service connection for residuals of testicular cancer is remanded as there are insufficient opinions provided by the VA examiner regarding the etiology of the Veteran's testicular cancer.

Your appeal has been dismissed because the Veteran died during the pendency of your appeal. The Board does not have jurisdiction to decide the merits of this case now.

The Board has remanded the claims for a back injury and bilateral lower extremity post-phlebitic syndrome due to insufficient clarification of the September 2013 VA examination. The AOJ is instructed to obtain updated treatment records and provide an addendum opinion from a clinician.