Other conditions Board decisions

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.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a hemangioma, finding that the preponderance of evidence is against the claim and that there is no nexus between the current diagnosis and his military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for esophageal cancer, neck disorder, and right upper extremity disorder due to incomplete STRs and SPRs. The Veteran's exposure to asbestos during service is also being verified.

The Veteran's interstitial lung disease with pleural plaques has been rated at a 10 percent disability rating since December 4, 2015. The Board found that the Veteran is entitled to this rating for the entire appeal period. However, his OSA remains on remand as additional development is needed.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's right hip disabilities, specifically DJD and avascular necrosis. The VA needs to provide a fully adequate medical opinion addressing these issues.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a left hip disability, finding that there is no evidence to support a causal relationship between his in-service complaints and current condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of VA efforts in obtaining relevant private treatment records and addressing the Veteran's theory of entitlement related to jet fuel exposure. The Veteran is also seeking service connection for his right tonsil squamous cell carcinoma, which may be secondary to herbicide, asbestos, or jet fuel exposures.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the Veteran's death and cannot proceed with the merits of the case.