Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected bilateral tibiae disabilities were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 10 percent for either tibia.

The Veteran's stomach disorder and gastritis are not service-connected, and his mandible fracture residuals have been rated at the maximum allowable level since September 10, 2017.

The Veteran withdrew all his claims before the Board could make a decision, so the appeal is dismissed.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for a right arm disorder and a right hand disorder, finding that there is no current evidence of such conditions or any causal relationship to her military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to incomplete medical opinions and need for further examination.

The Board denied service connection for a lung disorder because there is no current disability and the Veteran died from liver cancer, which did not result from a lung condition.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral foot arthritis and acquired pes cavus, finding that the Veteran's current disabilities are at least as likely as not related to his active duty service. The decision is based on credible lay statements of the Veteran regarding his symptoms during and since service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence and requests for additional information. The Appellant's motion for financial hardship was granted, but she requested more time to submit additional evidence before a new SSOC is issued.

The Veteran's left Achilles tendon injury resulted in moderate to severe pain, weakness, and limited mobility prior to September 25, 2015. From that date onwards, the disability was rated at the maximum allowed under VA guidelines for loss of use of a foot.

The Board has denied service connection for vitiligo and left shin 'scarring' (dermatitis) as well as vision impairment. The psychiatric disability claim is remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient opinions regarding his ear, genitourinary, and gastrointestinal disabilities. The VA must obtain additional medical opinions addressing these issues.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's exposure to asbestos, pesticides or environmental toxins at Brooks Air Force Base, and herbicides (Agent Orange) during service. The cause of death is attributed to squamous cell carcinoma of the lung.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for degenerative joint disease of the thoracic spine, finding that it is related to an in-service injury and established by continuity of symptoms since service.

The Board has remanded the claims for earlier effective dates due to incomplete records, and requests that the Veteran provide any missing documents or information.

The Board has decided to remand the cases of service connection for uterine fibroids, menorrhagia, and hysterectomy due to a lack of medical opinion addressing whether these conditions were aggravated during active duty.

The Board has remanded two issues regarding increased ratings for chondromalacia patella of the left and right knees due to insufficient information from previous VA examinations.

The Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for TDIU was dismissed due to his death during the pendency of the appeal.

The decision denies the Veteran's surviving spouse from receiving death pension and DIC benefits due to not meeting eligibility criteria. The issue of accrued benefits is also remanded for further action.

The Veteran's service connection claim for epidermal inclusion cyst is granted, while his claim for a skin disorder other than epidermal inclusion cyst is denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development and examination.