Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's left lower extremity injury to muscle groups XIII and XIV is currently rated at the maximum 40 percent, while his left tibia injury to muscle groups XV and XVII has been granted a 50 percent rating since April 18, 2014.

The Board has remanded the claims for an increased rating and TDIU due to service-connected dermatophytosis of the hands and feet. The case will be referred for extraschedular consideration.

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

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a disability characterized by high fevers, fluctuating body temperature, and sweating as there is no evidence of such a condition during or after his military service.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for residuals of ruptured colon with post-surgical abdominal neuralgia on an extra-schedular basis was denied.,However, the Veteran was granted a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's non-service-connected pension benefits are granted for the period prior to January 29, 2019, as his income was below the maximum annual pension rate (MAPR).

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate statement of reasons and bases for its October 2019 decision, which failed to discuss material evidence of record. Specifically, it did not address a December 2003 in-service medical record noting a hernia issue.

The Veteran's left lung disability is being remanded for a VA examination to assess the current severity of his condition, as he has reported worsening symptoms and functional limitations.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a left shoulder disorder, finding that there was no evidence of a current disability related to his in-service injury and that any current symptoms were more likely due to a fall from a horse after separation from service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right leg disorder, to include shin splints, finding that there is no clear and unmistakable evidence of aggravation during his period of active duty. The preponderance of the evidence indicates that the shin splints were incurred outside any confirmed period of active duty or ACDUTRA.

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

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's residuals of bilateral breast reduction surgery, including pain and numbness, as well as her post-surgical scars. The decision is based on the in-service occurrence of these conditions.

The Veteran's right hand arthritis, specifically the long finger, is rated at 10 percent disabling. The Board found that a higher rating was not warranted based on the evidence of record.

The Veteran's stepdaughter, A.S., is denied recognition as a helpless child due to her marriage and the fact that she does not qualify for VA benefits as per VA regulations.

The Veteran's claims for higher disability ratings for his right hip and thigh disabilities have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a compensable rating prior to December 10, 2019 or a disability rating in excess of 20 percent since then.

The Veteran's initial rating for nephrolithiasis related to service-connected Crohn’s disease is granted at a 10 percent level. The TDIU claim prior to November 20, 2015, is remanded due to the need for additional development and consideration.

The Veteran's thoracic strain with degenerative changes is currently rated at 20 percent prior to July 1, 2019 and in excess of 20 percent after that date. Separate ratings for lower extremity radiculopathy are denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for polymyositis has been fully granted in a June 2017 rating decision, and the appeal is dismissed as there are no remaining issues to be decided.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's myelodysplastic syndrome is related to his in-service benzene exposure and grants service connection for this condition.

A 10 percent rating for limitation of flexion status-post remote distal right humerus fracture is granted effective October 13, 2020. Prior to this date, the disability did not result in painful flexion or limitation of flexion to less than 110 degrees.