Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for varicose veins/peripheral vascular disease due to diabetes and arterial hypertension has been dismissed because the Veteran died during the pendency of the appeal.

The Veteran's herpes simplex disability is rated at a 10 percent level, but no higher. The Board also granted the claim for TDIU on account of his service-connected herpes simplex disability.

The Veteran's appeals for increased disability ratings and TDIU have been dismissed due to his death. The Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate these claims as the appellant is deceased.

The Veteran's surviving spouse died in September 2017, and the appellant is entitled to an additional $200 for claimed expenses related to last sickness and burial.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain an adequate medical opinion regarding the Veteran's service-connected conditions and their impact on his ability to function in an occupational environment.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his gunshot wound to the right arm was granted, with a 30% rating being assigned. The previous noncompensable rating has been revised.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a sleep disorder, finding that his symptoms are part of his already-service-connected major depressive disorder.

The Board has granted service connection for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) of the left leg and right leg, finding that the Veteran's DVTs began during service and have been continuously controlled with prophylactic treatment since discharge.

The Veteran's bilateral foot corns and calluses are rated at 30 percent each, reflecting severe symptoms that do not meet the criteria for actual loss of use.

The appeal is dismissed due to the Veteran's death, and no jurisdiction remains for the overpayment of VA pension benefits.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a new theory of entitlement raised by the Veteran's representative, which involves exposure to hazardous materials like trichloroethylene (TCE) through his use as an airplane mechanic. The Board requests additional medical evidence and will consider all theories of entitlement.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further examination and evaluation due to insufficient information about the Veteran's hip contusion.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining an addendum opinion regarding the Veteran's respiratory disability and confirming that all required development has been conducted.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's skin disability of the right leg. The claim will be returned for further evaluation.

The Veteran's medical conditions, when considered in conjunction with each other, result in his inability to care for his daily personal needs without regular assistance from others and an inability to protect himself from the hazards of his daily environment. The Board has granted special monthly pension based on the need for regular aid and attendance.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for muscle pain, multi-joint pain, involuntary muscle twitching, twitching of the eyes and face, and fatigue (previously claimed as Gulf War Syndrome) is denied because there is no current diagnosis of vitamin D deficiency. The symptoms are primarily attributed to his already service-connected PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate consideration of lay statements and post-service medical records, as well as an incomplete VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran and an inadequate opinion regarding exposure during service in Southwest Asia.

The Board denied service connection for the Veteran's spleen disorder residuals, including immune thrombocytopenia (ITP), finding that there is no evidence linking the condition to herbicide agent exposure or service.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral leg tremors and balance problems due to incomplete examination findings, unclear diagnosis of somatic symptoms, and ineligibility for special housing or adaptive equipment.