Other conditions Board decisions

The Board dismissed the appeal because the appellant requested to withdraw it before a decision was made.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral foot pain is granted due to new and material evidence submitted since the previous denial. The Board finds that the Veteran has shown a continuity of symptoms from active duty, including numbness in his feet, which progressed to bilateral foot pain after separation.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection of a right hip disorder as secondary to a left hip disability due to conflicting medical opinions and lack of clear diagnosis.

The Veteran's thoracic spine disability has resulted in painful limitation of motion but not to the extent that would warrant a higher rating. The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for his service-connected scoliosis of the thoracic spine.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current left hand disability and has not had one at any time during the pendency of the claim or recent to the filing of the claim. The Veteran's service treatment records do not show a chronic left hand disability, and his claims for bilateral eye disabilities were denied as well.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him legally blind or in a nursing home. The Board finds that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance due to his residuals of cerebrovascular accident, which is not a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's service-connected right inguinal hernia and associated right hydrocele prevent him from securing or following any substantially gainful occupation, but a new examination is needed to determine his current functional limitations.

The Board denied service connection for a lumbar spine disability, finding that the Veteran's scoliosis and spondylolisthesis preexisted service and were not aggravated by service. The Board also found that there was no evidence of chronicity or continuity of symptoms post-service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for pain to the neck and right arm, as well as PTSD. The case must be sent back to the AOJ to issue a Statement of the Case (SOC) regarding these issues.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral foot disabilities, finding that there was no evidence of a disease or injury in service and no credible continuity of symptoms since service. The preponderance of the evidence is against the claim.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a left toe disorder and right heel bone spur due to insufficient evidence in the record. The Veteran will need to undergo additional VA examinations to address his claims.

The Veteran's spastic colon with chronic diarrhea is rated at 30 percent, but no higher, due to symptoms of alternating diarrhea and constipation, and constant abdominal distress.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's reported symptoms of fatigue, weakness, generalized myalgias, and urinary symptoms are not related to his service or a service-connected condition.

The Veteran's right hand fracture was initially denied a compensable rating prior to February 13, 2020. As of that date, the Veteran is now granted a 10 percent disability rating for his right hand condition.

The Veteran's left thumb disability is rated at 20 percent, effective the day after his discharge from service. The ratings for right and left knee osteoarthritis remain denied.

The appeal has been dismissed due to the appellant's death.

The Veteran's right femur fracture with total hip replacement is granted at a 70 percent rating from April 29, 2021 onwards.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including an additional VA examination to determine the severity of the Veteran's residuals of right chest gunshot wound and assign appropriate ratings.

The Veteran's thoracic spinal disability is granted a 20% evaluation prior to September 22, 2020. From September 22, 2020, the rating remains at 40%. The right lower extremity radiculopathy is denied any higher than 10%. TDIU prior to April 1, 2020, is also denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's schizoaffective disorder had its onset during active duty for training, and therefore grants service connection for this condition.