Other conditions Board decisions

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

The Board dismissed the appeal as the appellant died during the pendency of the appeal and has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal at this time.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for a rating in excess of 20 percent for his left elbow condition and TDIU are remanded due to inadequate VA examinations, incomplete medical records, and other procedural issues.

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 evidence and need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral upper and lower extremity conditions, including as due to Agent Orange exposure, are remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's death was caused by nonservice-connected conditions, but the heart condition issues are remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has decided to remand both claims of a compensable rating for residuals of fracture to the right little finger and entitlement to special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance due to outstanding Social Security Administration (SSA) records. The SSA records may be relevant to substantiate the Veteran's claim.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin condition due to lack of current diagnosis. The issue of service connection for residuals of testicular cancer is remanded as there are insufficient opinions provided by the VA examiner regarding the etiology of the Veteran's testicular cancer.

Your appeal has been dismissed because the Veteran died during the pendency of your appeal. The Board does not have jurisdiction to decide the merits of this case now.

The Board has remanded the claims for a back injury and bilateral lower extremity post-phlebitic syndrome due to insufficient clarification of the September 2013 VA examination. The AOJ is instructed to obtain updated treatment records and provide an addendum opinion from a clinician.

The Veteran's initial ratings for left elbow degenerative joint disease based on limitation of flexion and impairment of supination have been denied as the evidence does not show that a higher rating is warranted.

The Board has granted service connection for glioblastoma due to in-service exposure to Agent Orange, but the claims for a temporary total rating and SMC based on the need for aid and attendance or housebound status are remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for pain in his neck, back, and legs. The evidence did not support a finding that this condition began during or was related to military service.

The Board denied an increased rating for the Veteran's meniscectomy of the right knee and denied entitlement to a TDIU based on insufficient evidence showing severe recurrent subluxation or instability, inability to obtain substantially gainful employment due to service-connected disabilities, and other relevant factors.

The Veteran's right hand disability is being remanded for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his condition. The TDIU issue is also being remanded due to its intertwinement with the right hand disability evaluation.

The Veteran's death was not service-connected, and there were no pending claims for compensation or pension at the time of his death. Therefore, accrued benefits and burial benefits are denied.

The Board has remanded the case for referral to the Under Secretary for Benefits or Director of Compensation Service for extraschedular consideration due to marked interference with employment and frequent hospitalization.

The appeal was dismissed due to the appellant's death, and no service connection decision can be made.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have significant impact on his ability to maintain employment, and the Board has referred the case for consideration of an extraschedular TDIU as per 38 C.F.R. § 4.16 (b).