Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected left ring finger disability is currently rated as noncompensable due to the lack of ankylosis or amputation, and his symptoms do not warrant a higher rating.

The Veteran withdrew their appeal before the Board could make a decision.

The Veteran's chronic left foot strain is rated at a 10 percent disability rating throughout the appeal period.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a stroke as secondary to his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for a flexion deformity and arthritis of the right hand, finding that new evidence supports this claim. The Veteran's condition was present in service and continues to persist.

The Board has remanded the case for a personal hearing at the RO, as requested by the appellant. The appeal is not ready for further appellate review.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's psychosis, not otherwise specified, and schizoaffective disorder were incurred in or are related to his period of active service.

The Board found that the Veteran's cause of death was not caused by or related to his active duty service, including exposure to herbicides. Therefore, service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death is denied.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development due to new evidence submitted by the appellant, including a Medical Expense Report and Improved Pension Eligibility Verification Report. The claim will be reconsidered.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for memory loss, finding that there was no evidence to support a diagnosis or manifestation of this condition during active duty or within one year after discharge. The Board also found insufficient medical evidence linking any current memory issues to service.

The Veteran's initial claim of service connection for residuals of a left cerebrovascular accident was granted, and he is currently rated at 10 percent for this condition. His coronary artery disease has been rated as 30 percent disabling since May 3, 2012.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has determined that the Veteran did not sustain an eye injury in service and there is no competent evidence or opinion linking any current eye disorders to his military service. The Board also found that service connection for an eye disorder as secondary to his service-connected Parkinson's disease is not warranted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran was exposed to herbicides while stationed in Thailand during his service, and thus, service connection for chronic lymphocytic leukemia is granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for arthritis of multiple joints, specifically including arthritis of the hip, due to incomplete STRs and need for additional medical opinions regarding her current hip disabilities.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for a rating in excess of 50 percent for impairment of Muscle Group XVII, left buttock at the October 2013 hearing. The case is being remanded for further development regarding SMC based on loss of use of both buttocks.

The Veteran's skin cancer was not shown during service and the Board finds that it is less likely than not related to his military service, including exposure to herbicides. The claim for service connection is denied.

The Veteran's left hip condition has been manifested by painful motion, stiffness, and limited flexion. The Board finds that the current 10 percent rating adequately reflects the severity of his disability.

The appeal is being remanded for additional development of the Veteran's and dependent children's financial information.

The Veteran's adjustment disorder with depressed mood has been rated at 50 percent since April 18, 2013. Prior to that date, the claim was denied as his condition did not warrant a higher rating.