The Veteran's application for a clothing allowance on a static/recurring basis for his left leg prosthesis was denied as he must now apply annually, due to the change in VHA policy.

The appeals seeking an effective date prior to November 8, 2011, for the award of a TDIU rating and an effective date prior to November 8, 2011, for the award of basic eligibility to DEA are dismissed.,Entitlement to an initial rating in excess of 60 percent for left below the knee amputation is denied. The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not satisfy the criteria for SMC at the (o) rate, the maximum rate authorized under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(p), or SMC at the rate intermediate between the rates authorized under (n) and (o) and SMC at the (k) rate.,Entitlement to an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for amputation of the right second toe from October 29, 2012, to November 14, 2012, is denied. The Veteran underwent a right below the knee amputation due to non-healing of his right second toe.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for a back disability is remanded due to the need for an orthopedic examination to determine the nature and likely etiology of his claimed condition. The examiner must identify each diagnosed back disability entity, its likely etiology, and whether it is at least as likely as not related to service.

The Veteran's arthritis of the back is granted service connection based on continuity of symptomatology.,Service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is granted due to its presumptive relationship as a qualifying chronic disability under Persian Gulf War criteria.,Service connection for a skin disability, manifested by rashes of the hands and feet, is granted based on continuity of symptoms since service.,Service connection for a gynecological disability, residuals of hysterectomy, is granted based on continuity of symptoms since service.

The Board has granted service connection for arthritis of the back and remanded the TDIU claim prior to February 18, 2021.