Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him in need of regular aid and attendance, as he can perform daily functions with assistance from his wife.

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

The Board has restored a 50 percent disability rating for the Veteran's right elbow degenerative joint disease (DJD) effective August 1, 2010.

The Veteran's appeal for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance/housebound was dismissed due to his death while the appeal was pending.

The Veteran's residuals of a right fibula fracture and right knee instability are rated at 10 percent prior to September 23, 2011. From September 23, 2011, forward, the Veteran is granted an increased evaluation to 10 percent for his right knee instability.

The Veteran's chest pain is being remanded for further evaluation to determine if it had its onset in service or is related to his service-connected psychiatric disorder.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the Veteran's death, and no effective date was assigned for special monthly compensation.

The Board has decided to remand the cases of deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary embolism, as they are related to service-connected right knee strain. The decision is pending further examination and evidence collection.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a dental disability (loss of teeth) is denied. The Board finds that further development is necessary regarding the issue of an initial compensable disability rating for bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's obstructive lung disease is rated at 60 percent, but no higher prior to October 27, 2015, and after October 9, 2019. The rating for the period from October 27, 2015 to October 9, 2019 remains at 30 percent.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a right leg injury and left leg injury (secondary to right leg injury) due to new evidence received. The Veteran's lay statements regarding his symptoms are considered in forming opinions on the etiology of his disabilities.

Your appeal has been dismissed because you requested to withdraw it before the Board made a decision.

The appeal was dismissed due to the appellant's death.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's sinus disorder with a deviated septum was not incurred during service and is unrelated to active service.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of a left eye disability has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current sleepwalking disorder is related to service, as it likely represents a continuation of pre-existing symptoms documented in service records.

The Veteran's right foot disability, including hallux valgus and bunion conditions, was granted a 30 percent rating from September 1, 2013 onwards. The condition has been severe with actual loss of use during the appeal period.

The Board has remanded the claims for Gilbert's Syndrome and TDIU due to insufficient medical opinions regarding service connection. The Veteran is seeking service connection for a liver condition that he contends was incurred or aggravated during service.

The Veteran's service connection claims for vaginal vault prolapse and bladder prolapse with cystocele and urinary stress incontinence are remanded due to the need for a new VA medical opinion regarding whether these conditions are related to her service-connected hysterectomy.

The Veteran's case is being remanded for a VA examiner to provide an opinion on the etiology of his post-surgical abdominal laxity, including whether it was caused by carelessness or negligence and if he had not been given medication for his gagging.