Other conditions decisions — 2021

The Veteran's service connection claim for primary myelofibrosis, including as a result of radiation exposure during his military service, is being remanded due to the need for a medical opinion.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to their death, and the case is no longer under jurisdiction.

The claim to reopen service connection for congestive heart failure is granted. The issue of secondary service connection for congestive heart failure to include as secondary to service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine is remanded.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to a withdrawal of the appeal by the appellant's attorney in June 2021.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for his service-connected right index finger, long finger, ring finger, and little finger disabilities were denied. A separate rating of 10 percent was granted for degenerative arthritis in the right ring and little fingers effective October 11, 2013.

The Veteran's cerebellar degeneration and associated bilateral eye condition are granted as service connected.

The Veteran's service-connected left foot injury is being remanded for further evaluation due to conflicting evidence regarding arthritis and neurological impairment, as well as the need for a new medical opinion.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to outstanding VA medical treatment records from prior to September 2009. The effective dates of awards are also being reconsidered.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU) because he failed to provide requested information and forms necessary for adjudication.

The Board has remanded the claim for total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to incomplete information provided by the Veteran. The Veteran is given one more opportunity to complete and submit a VA Form 21-8940.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for his left great toe amputation is being remanded due to the addition of new evidence. The Veteran was previously denied a rating in excess of 10 percent prior to November 26, 2019 and a rating of 20 percent thereafter.

The Board denied service connection for the Veteran's stomach disorder, finding that there is no evidence to support a direct or secondary relationship between his current condition and his military service.

The Veteran's eye disorder and skin disorder were not found to be related to his active service, leading to a denial of service connection for both conditions.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings and TDIU is remanded due to the need for updated VA examinations and consideration of new evidence.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to their death, and no substitute claimant has been approved yet.

The Veteran's daughter, [REDACTED], was granted an effective date of December 18, 2012 for the establishment of permanent incapacity for self-support due to her interstitial lung disease.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for his service-connected right tibiofibular ligament strain was denied as the evidence did not show that he met the criteria for a higher rating prior to May 29, 2014 or after that date.

The Veteran's trigeminal neuralgia and hemifacial spasm have been granted initial ratings of 30 percent and 20 percent, respectively, effective June 30, 2016. The conditions are rated as incomplete severe paralysis.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's right elbow pain, finding that it had its onset in service and is related to his active duty.

The appellant's claim for accrued benefits was denied because it was not filed within one year of the beneficiary's death, and the beneficiary's claim was not received until after her death.