Other conditions decisions — 2000

The Board has determined that the veteran's thoracic spine disability warrants a 20 percent rating, reflecting severe limitation of motion and functional impairment comparable to favorable ankylosis.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a stomach condition and nephrotic syndrome with peritonitis, finding that there was no evidence of current disabilities or a link to service.

The veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for her post-operative residuals of an ovarian cyst and ovarian adhesions is being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and a VA examination.

The veteran requested to withdraw his appeal, so the case is dismissed without prejudice.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration of additional evidence, including treatment records from David McLain, M.D.

The Board denied the appellant's attempt to reopen his claim for service connection for atrophy of the left arm residuals of poliomyelitis, finding that no new and material evidence had been presented.

The Board found that the cause of death, metastatic carcinoma of the bladder, is not related to service connection due to lack of evidence showing radiation exposure during service.

The veteran's PTSD was rated at 70 percent disabling from October 1, 1994 to November 6, 1996.

The Board denied a claim for an increased rating for the service-connected blindness of the right eye, finding that the current disability does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.

The Board has granted the appellant's claim for an increased apportionment of $50.00 per month retroactive to March 1, 1994.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for a spinal disability and gynecological disability, finding that her claim was not well-grounded.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claim for service connection for a lung disorder is denied as there is no competent medical evidence linking his current COPD and emphysema to his military service.

The Board found no competent medical evidence linking the veteran's current disequilibrium disorder, claimed as dizziness, lightheadedness, poor attention span and blackouts, to his service. The claim is therefore denied.

The veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 was dismissed due to his death, as the appeal has become moot.

The case is being remanded to the RO for further development, including obtaining a social and industrial survey and a definitive medical opinion regarding the veteran's ability to work due to his service-connected disabilities. The VA Vocational Rehabilitation File will also be obtained.

The Board found no competent medical evidence linking the veteran's current neck disorder to an incident of service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board denied an evaluation in excess of 20 percent for service-connected bilateral pars planitis and bilateral cataracts, finding that the veteran's visual acuity did not meet the schedular requirements for a higher rating.

The Board found that the veteran's preexisting left arm and elbow disorders existed prior to service and were not aggravated by service. As a result, the claim for service connection was denied.

The Board has granted an increased evaluation of 10 percent for the veteran's healed fracture of the left little finger, finding that it is analogous to amputation without metacarpal resection.

The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for service-connected tonsillectomy residuals was denied because he failed to report for a scheduled VA examination without providing good cause.