Other conditions Board decisions

The Board denied a compensable evaluation for service-connected history, fracture of anterior maxillary and labial cortex with teeth #8, 9, 10, 23, 26, due to trauma as the Veteran's lost masticatory surface has been restored by suitable prosthesis multiple times.

The Veteran's Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia (non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma) is currently rated at 100 percent, the maximum rating allowed under Diagnostic Code 7715. The Veteran also has a TDIU claim that is remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for a compensable rating prior to June 6, 2019, and in excess of 10 percent thereafter for angiokeratoma of fordyce, as well as his TDIU claim, are being remanded due to the need for additional development including obtaining treatment records and providing an updated VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance/housebound has been dismissed due to his death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Veteran's right hand tremors are granted as secondary to service-connected PTSD. The evaluation for the left clavicle fracture is remanded, and TDIU is also remanded.

The Board denied service connection for cause of death due to lack of evidence linking the Veteran's adenocarcinoma of the lung to his military service, including any asbestos exposure.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of an opinion on the aggregate effect of the Veteran's service-connected disabilities prior to December 27, 2018. The Veteran needs a medical opinion from an appropriate professional regarding his ability to secure and follow substantially gainful employment considering his education and work history.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development regarding service connection for left foot cellulitis, as there is insufficient evidence on whether it was caused by environmental exposures in the Persian Gulf.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to their death, and the case is not about service connection.

The Veteran died during the appeal process, and his claims are dismissed due to lack of jurisdiction.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for vitiligo and chronic idiopathic urticaria, finding that there is no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and his military service.,Regarding spondylolisthesis pars interarticularis defects, the Board has remanded this issue due to insufficient medical examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient information about the Veteran's employment status during the appeal period, which is necessary for determining if he qualifies for TDIU.

The Board has granted service connection for left foot pain as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected femoral nerve injury.

The Board denied an increased rating for the Veteran's service-connected right testicle spermatocele, finding that the condition has not resulted in any significant impairment or disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of documentation regarding the creation and notification of an overpayment. The Veteran's claim for compensation benefits is not addressed in this decision.

The Board has determined that the procedural requirements for a simultaneously contested claim have not been met, and thus, the appeal is being remanded to ensure compliance with these procedures. The appellant's correct address must be verified, and he should be given another opportunity to provide additional information and/or evidence pertinent to the remaining claim on appeal (particularly regarding any private (non-VA) treatment).

The Board has remanded two issues: service connection for a fractured vertebra and service connection for a bilateral eye condition. The Veteran's claims are pending due to missing private treatment records.

The appeal for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) is dismissed due to the death of both the Veteran and his Appellant during the pendency of the appeal.

The Veteran's spouse and child were not entitled to earlier effective dates for dependency benefits due to the one-year waiting period from their respective events (marriage and birth) before notifying VA.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a malignant neoplasm of the stomach has been dismissed due to their death.