Other conditions Board decisions

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

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal for a total disability evaluation based on individual unemployability (TDIU) before the Board made a decision. The Board dismissed the appeal as a result.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death, and the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this case.

The Veteran's constipation is granted as secondary to medications used to treat his service-connected lumbar spine degenerative arthritis. The need for regular aid and attendance due to service-connected disabilities is remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for respiratory disability, diagnosed as interstitial lung disease, hypersensitivity pneumonitis, pulmonary fibrosis, and pleural plaques associated with asbestos exposure. The decision is based on the Veteran's reported symptoms during service and post-service, along with VA examination reports.

The Veteran's appeal for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for osteomyelitis in the left hand has been withdrawn and is dismissed.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for multiple sebaceous cysts and dental extractions for VA outpatient treatment purposes due to incomplete development. The Veteran needs additional examination and opinion regarding his skin condition, including a review of his medication list.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for right Achilles tendon tear and left hamstring tear due to additional evidence received since the May 2021 Supplemental Statement of the Case.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection of right and left foot DJD due to insufficient evidence in the record regarding the etiology of the Veteran's current bilateral foot arthritis.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate examination and failure of duty to assist, specifically regarding the causal relationship between the Veteran's restless leg syndrome and his service-connected PTSD or exposure in Southwest Asia during the Persian Gulf War.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's amyloid angiopathy was aggravated by his use of medications for service-connected conditions, and if so, whether this constitutes a new disability that could be compensated under 38 U.S.C. § 1151.

The Board has granted service connection for impairment of rectal sphincter control on a direct basis, finding that the Veteran's condition is at least as likely as not related to his in-service surgeries.

The Veteran's surviving spouse was receiving death pension benefits at the time of her death in January 2019. The Appellant, as the fiduciary of the surviving spouse, agreed to reduce the pension payments. There were no accrued benefits due to the surviving spouse beyond those already paid.

The Board has dismissed both appeals as the benefits sought have been granted in full.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeal concerning TDIU due to service-connected disabilities, and the Board is dismissing this case.

The Veteran's claim for compensation under the provisions of 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for blindness is being remanded due to a lack of VA examination and review.

The appeal was dismissed as the AOJ administratively reversed the denial and paid the claim for non-VA outpatient dental services provided to the Veteran on February 5, 2020.

The appeal has been dismissed as the costs associated with the episode of care have already been paid in full.

The Veteran's request for an extension of his Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits was considered timely due to good cause provided, and the Board found that he could have filed a timely request if informed correctly.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the appellant withdrew all claims in her February 2021 VA Form 9 for the September 2019 Statement of the Case, and the withdrawal was effective.