Other conditions Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for brain cancer, finding that the Veteran did not experience an in-service injury or disease of the brain and that symptoms were not chronic in service. Brain cancer was not otherwise related to service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for an inguinal hernia and increased rating for low back disability due to incomplete compliance with prior remand instructions.

The Veteran's right elbow disability is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted.,A separate 10 percent rating for right knee instability has been granted.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 20 percent for the Veteran's service-connected hemochromatosis, finding that his condition has not resulted in more severe symptoms such as weight loss or incapacitating episodes.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right and left lower leg shin splints, finding that there is no evidence of a current disability related to service.

The Veteran's death was not in a national cemetery, so he is not eligible for a VA transportation allowance.

The Veteran's squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma are found to be related to his active duty service, with the Board finding that all reasonable doubt should be resolved in favor of the Veteran.

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

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's skin disease, specifically whether it is related to service exposure. The Veteran will need to undergo a VA dermatology examination and provide any additional medical records.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's throat cancer is at least as likely as not related to his service, specifically his participation in Operation TEAPOT, a radiation risk activity. As such, the claim for service connection for carcinoma of the larynx due to ionizing radiation exposure is granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current respiratory disability other than sleep apnea, and his joint pain is not related to service. The case is being remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board has determined that the procedural steps for a contested claim involving an apportionment of VA benefits have not been completed. The case is being remanded to ensure full compliance with the procedures.

The Veteran's left eye detached retina was granted a rating of 30 percent prior to July 14, 2011. A higher rating is denied.

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

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the claimed postphlebitic syndrome and varicose veins.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability as a result of service-connected disabilities (TDIU). The appeal is dismissed.

The Veteran's need for aid and attendance is due to non-service-connected conditions (cerebrovascular accident and myositis with significant weakness on the left side), not service-connected disabilities. Therefore, SMC based on aid and attendance or at the housebound rate is denied.

The Board denied service connection for a dental disorder for compensation purposes, including missing teeth, as the evidence did not indicate that the Veteran had a condition for which VA could provide compensation.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development due to deficiencies in previous opinions and the need for addendum opinions.

The Veteran's esophageal reflux and stricture disability is currently rated at 30% from May 1, 2015 to August 28, 2019. The Board has granted this rating but denied a higher rating.