Other conditions Board decisions

The appeal was dismissed due to the appellant's death, and no jurisdiction remains for further action.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient examination regarding whether the Veteran's left heel spur is caused or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes or plantar fasciitis.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for cold injury residuals to both hands and feet due to inadequate examination opinions. The Veteran is seeking service connection based on his reported in-service exposure to cold weather conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient compliance with previous remand directives regarding a left eye disability. The Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus and obstructive sleep apnea are being considered as potential causes or aggravations of his left eye condition.

The Veteran's loss of use of the right arm was not caused by VA negligence in referring him for a cervical spine fusion surgery performed at a non-VA facility. The risks of nerve damage, paralysis, and worsening of the condition were known and foreseeable risks of the surgery.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating of 50 percent, but no higher, for other specified trauma/stressor related disorder was granted. The disability is characterized by occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Veteran's genital herpes symptoms, while causing occasional outbreaks every six months requiring oral medication for less than six weeks in the past year, do not meet the criteria for a higher initial rating. The Board finds that her condition warrants only a 10 percent disability rating under the pre-August 2018 regulations.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for right hip disability is denied. The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to secondary conditions.

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

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his left hip condition, did not prevent him from securing or maintaining substantially gainful employment prior to February 15, 2019.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for diverticulosis, including as due to herbicide and asbestos exposure, and secondary to hepatitis C. The case is being returned for further development.

The Veteran's pinguecula, arcus senilis and presbyopia were granted service connection. However, the Veteran's cataracts were denied as not related to his active service.

The Board dismissed the appeal for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance due to the appellant's death.

The Veteran's appeals for specially adapted housing and a special home adaptation grant have been dismissed due to his death. The Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate these claims as the appellant (Veteran) has passed away.

The Veteran's bilateral pes cavus condition, characterized by marked tenderness and all toes tending to dorsiflexion, is rated at a 30 percent since the beginning of the appeal period.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's current right forearm disability is related to service. The Veteran needs additional medical opinions on this matter.

The Veteran's claims for clothing allowances are being remanded due to the need for clarification on the specific back brace used and any active lidocaine prescriptions in 2015.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's death, as claims do not survive their deaths.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for retroperitoneal fibrosis and TDIU prior to May 11, 2018 is denied. The Board found that the current severity of the symptomatology attributable to the service-connected retroperitoneal fibrosis does not support a compensable disability rating under DC 7529. As of May 11, 2018, the Veteran has been in receipt of a total schedular rating and special monthly compensation for his end stage renal disease.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 20 percent for thrombophlebitis of the left lower extremity was denied. The Board found that his symptoms, while causing discomfort and limitations, did not warrant a higher rating under the applicable criteria. For TDIU, the Veteran was deemed unemployable due to service-connected disabilities but maintained employment during the appeal period.