Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral shin splints, finding that the Veteran's in-service injury never fully healed and became a chronic condition.

The Veteran's hidradenitis suppurativa and associated scars have been granted initial evaluations, with the most recent evaluation being a 60 percent rating since July 5, 2018. The TDIU claim is also remanded.

The Veteran's claim for a higher evaluation for his left leg varicose veins disability was granted, with the effective date being January 10, 2020. The current rating is 40 percent.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of inclusion body myositis was dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

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

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for left-hand and right-hand disabilities due to inadequate VA examinations.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for prostate hypertrophy was dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to their death. The Board cannot proceed with the merits of this case as it is no longer relevant.

The Veteran's claim for Chapter 30 educational assistance benefits was denied as he did not meet the basic eligibility requirements and there is no evidence of alternative eligibility under other provisions.

The Board found that VA properly counted the Veteran's income in determining his entitlement to non-service-connected disability pension benefits, reducing his benefits as of November 1, 2017. The appeal is denied.

The Veteran's increased rating claims for his right and left knee disabilities have been denied. The RO granted a combined rating of 60 percent, with separate ratings for limited flexion (20%), instability (20%), and extension limitation (30%).

The Veteran's overpayment of VA compensation benefits was waived due to financial hardship, as the debt would cause undue financial strain on his household.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development and examination, including a review of the Veteran's service connection claims and his exposure to gas during active duty.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for convergence insufficiency requires further examination and evaluation to determine the cause of his vision symptoms, including whether they are related to service-connected conditions or other factors. The case is being remanded for this purpose.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on housebound benefits, including whether the April 1, 2019 termination of this benefit was properly done.

The Board denied a separate compensable rating for restless leg syndrome, finding that the Veteran's condition at most has been mild and does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 8103.

The Veteran's service connection for a dental disorder for compensation purposes and entitlement to VA dental treatment are denied as there is no evidence of a compensable condition related to his service.

The Board found that the appellant's service discharge was not due to persistent misconduct or an offense of moral turpitude, and thus did not bar VA benefits.

The Veteran's increased ratings for post fracture degenerative joint disease of the left second and third metacarpals have been denied.,The Veteran's TDIU claim has also been denied.

The Board has granted service connection for a herniated disc, finding that it is related to the Veteran's military service as a Naval Aviator.