Other conditions decisions — 2021

The appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The appeal was dismissed due to the appellant's death, and no final decision can be made.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable evaluation for adenocarcinoma of the left upper lung from June 1, 2014 to November 8, 2017 was denied.,A 100% evaluation for adenocarcinoma of the left upper lung from October 1, 2018 to January 1, 2019 was granted.,The claim for a compensable evaluation after January 1, 2019 was denied.

The Veteran's bilateral elbow CTS is granted service connection. The Board also grants a TDIU on schedular and extraschedular bases for the periods specified.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's breast cancer residuals, including whether they are related to service-connected testicular cancer and/or herbicide exposure.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to conflicting opinions regarding whether the Veteran's pulmonary fibrosis is related to his service, specifically his exposure to asbestos while working on an older Navy ship. The case will be returned for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran withdrew his claim for a compensable rating for his right ear hearing disability, so the case is dismissed.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for addition of his spouse J.C. as a dependent because he failed to provide all required documentation regarding their marital history and termination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a character of discharge under honorable conditions for his period from July 3, 1986 to March 4, 1991 due to misconduct and conviction by civilian authorities. The appeal is dismissed.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left hip replacement and pain are at least as likely as not related to his in-service injuries, thus granting service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for establishment of spousal dependency has been dismissed due to the authorized representative withdrawing the appeal prior to a decision.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a left ovarian cyst and endometriosis due to additional development being required.

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

The Veteran requested a Board hearing, but later withdrew the appeal and hearing request. The Board dismissed the legacy appeal due to this withdrawal.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to their death, and no jurisdiction remains for the Board to consider the merits of the case.

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

The Veteran's arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease is presumed to be due to his exposure to herbicide agents during service, and the appeal for service connection is granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a disability manifested by chest pain and a low back disability due to insufficient evidence in previous decisions.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for a higher rating for bilateral pes cavus before the Board could make a decision.

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