Other conditions decisions — 2000

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected Osler-Weber-Rendu syndrome, finding that the manifestations were most closely analogous to a 30 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 7700.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for an increased rating for his service-connected post-operative laminectomy, L4-5, left and for a TDIU based on his service-connected disability.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for melioidosis and a skin disability, both of which are secondary to exposure to Agent Orange.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of February 18, 1999 for a total rating for compensation based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current acoustic neuroma was incurred as a result of his active service, and thus grants the claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for both claims of service connection, including obtaining medical records and conducting further examinations.

The veteran's claim for service connection for pancreatitis is being remanded due to the absence of medical evidence linking his postservice diagnosis to gastrointestinal complaints in service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to confusion regarding service connection for pruritus ani and a need for clarification of the situation. The appellant seeks service connection for fungal infections, but there is also an issue with pruritus ani.

The Board has determined that the veteran's stomach disability and myocardial infarction are not service-connected, as they were not caused by any incident of his military service. The surgeries and chemotherapy performed during VA hospitalizations did not result in additional disability.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current diverticular disease is related to what he was treated for in service, and thus grants service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for additional development and assistance in obtaining relevant medical records.

The Board finds that the evidence is in relative equipoise as to whether the veteran was infected with HIV during a blood transfusion performed at a VA medical facility in December 1983, and grants dependency and indemnity compensation for the cause of the veteran's death under the provisions of 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.

The veteran's claims for increased evaluations and a total rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities were denied. The current ratings for the conditions are considered protected under VA regulations.

The Board has granted the veteran's increased initial ratings for Osgood-Schlatter's disease of both knees, each currently evaluated as 10 percent disabling.

The veteran is seeking service connection for Crohn's disease, which the Board has determined requires additional development due to new evidence and a need for a medical opinion.

The Board found that the appellant's post traumatic stress disorder results in no more than moderate social and occupational impairment, warranting a 30 percent disability rating.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for basic eligibility for VA improved disability pension benefits based on service, finding that he did not meet the criteria due to his only service as a merchant marine.

The Board denied increased evaluations for the veteran's service-connected knee disabilities, finding that there was no evidence of loss of range of motion or instability to support higher disability ratings.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an effective date prior to May 1, 1997, for the payment of additional disability compensation benefits on account of a dependent spouse due to lack of legal merit.

The Board determined that new and material evidence had not been submitted to revoke the forfeiture of VA benefits. The Court vacated this decision, remanding it for readjudication.