Other conditions Board decisions

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

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and conducting a new examination to determine if the Veteran's personality disorder is due to service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to issues regarding the creation of an overpayment debt and the waiver of that debt. The Veteran must provide updated financial information, and VA will conduct a review to determine if the overpayment was properly created.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for recognition as J.L.'s spouse for additional dependency compensation due to insufficient evidence of a void marriage.

The Veteran's appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployment (TDIU) is dismissed due to his election for review in the modernized system.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for polycythemia vera, finding that there was no evidence of a direct relationship between his service and the condition. The Board also noted that polycythemia vera is not associated with herbicide exposure.

The Board denied service connection for lymphoma and right thumb disability as the evidence did not support a link to active service.

The appeal for an apportionment of the Veteran's VA benefits is dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Veteran's service-connected callus formations of the right and left feet have been granted increased ratings, but only for periods after December 5, 2019. The appeal is remanded to determine if TDIU should be granted.

The Board has denied an increased rating for nephrolithiasis and has remanded the case to consider a TDIU claim. The Veteran's nephrolithiasis is currently rated at 30 percent, but does not meet criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 7508.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for his service-connected left eye aphakia, finding that the condition only warrants a minimum evaluation.

The Board denied the appellant's claim to be recognized as the Veteran's lawful surviving spouse for VA death benefits, finding that she did not continuously live with the Veteran and held herself out as his wife. The appeal is granted only in part, recognizing her status as a surviving spouse for purposes of receiving DIC, death pension, and accrued benefits.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher disability rating for his right shoulder condition is remanded due to the need for an updated examination.

The Board has granted an initial rating of 30 percent for the Veteran's service-connected diverticulitis, but remanded the issue of a TDIU on an extraschedular basis due to his service-connected disability.

The Veteran's arthritis of the neck is found to be due to an in-service injury, and service connection for this condition is granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's epididymitis required continuous intensive management, which is necessary for a compensable rating.

The Veteran's respiratory condition, including bronchiectasis, is being remanded for further evaluation due to incomplete records and the need for a new VA examination.

The Veteran's back brace is being reviewed to determine if it qualifies for a clothing allowance. The claim will be remanded to gather more information about the use and necessity of the back brace.

The Veteran's service-connected mood disorder has rendered her unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, meeting the criteria for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating in excess of 20 percent for intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) was denied because he refused to undergo a VA examination without showing good cause.