Other conditions decisions — 2021

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of an examination during a flare-up, and instructed VA to schedule such an examination. The Veteran's right eye disability needs further evaluation.

The Board has remanded the claims for increased ratings of neurological disabilities of the upper extremities, cervical spine disability, and bowel disability. The Veteran's symptoms have been rated as mild or moderate.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinion and failure to consider certain records. The Veteran's service connection claim for a disability of the uterus is now pending.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's treatment for his service-connected epididymitis, specifically whether it constitutes long-term drug therapy or recurrent infection requiring frequent hospitalization.

The Board has granted an effective date of September 30, 1992 for the award of service connection for a large intestine disorder. This decision is based on the Veteran's in-service surgeries and subsequent medical records.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's death, as appellants' claims do not survive their deaths.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VA examinations and requests for a new examination to assess the severity of the Veteran's right hip disability, including limitations in abduction/adduction, flexion/extension.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him in need of regular aid and attendance, as he can perform daily functions with assistance from his wife.

The appeal was dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has restored a 50 percent disability rating for the Veteran's right elbow degenerative joint disease (DJD) effective August 1, 2010.

The Veteran's appeal for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance/housebound was dismissed due to his death while the appeal was pending.

The Veteran's residuals of a right fibula fracture and right knee instability are rated at 10 percent prior to September 23, 2011. From September 23, 2011, forward, the Veteran is granted an increased evaluation to 10 percent for his right knee instability.

The Veteran's chest pain is being remanded for further evaluation to determine if it had its onset in service or is related to his service-connected psychiatric disorder.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the Veteran's death, and no effective date was assigned for special monthly compensation.

The Board has decided to remand the cases of deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary embolism, as they are related to service-connected right knee strain. The decision is pending further examination and evidence collection.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a dental disability (loss of teeth) is denied. The Board finds that further development is necessary regarding the issue of an initial compensable disability rating for bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's obstructive lung disease is rated at 60 percent, but no higher prior to October 27, 2015, and after October 9, 2019. The rating for the period from October 27, 2015 to October 9, 2019 remains at 30 percent.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a right leg injury and left leg injury (secondary to right leg injury) due to new evidence received. The Veteran's lay statements regarding his symptoms are considered in forming opinions on the etiology of his disabilities.

Your appeal has been dismissed because you requested to withdraw it before the Board made a decision.

The appeal was dismissed due to the appellant's death.