Other conditions decisions — 2003

The Board found that the veteran's service-connected disabilities did not cause or substantially contribute to his death from cardiogenic shock due to acute myocardial infarction and acute renal failure.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional VA examination and information from Social Security Administration (SSA) regarding his disability benefits. The case will be readjudicated after these actions.

The Board has determined that the veteran's right corneal leukoma does not cause any current impairment of visual acuity or field, and thus does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Board has found sufficient new and material evidence to reopen the claim for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death, which was previously denied. The case is now remanded for further development.

The veteran's service-connected bursitis of the left hip was initially granted a 10 percent rating effective January 1, 1996. The RO later increased this to 10 percent as of August 15, 2002.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a gastrointestinal disorder, claimed as Crohn's disease.

The veteran's service-connected hiatal hernia is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board finds that this rating adequately reflects his disability.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for an eye disorder and hearing loss in the left ear, finding that there was no evidence of a current diagnosis or chronicity of these conditions during service.

The Board has remanded the case due to the appellant's request for a videoconference hearing. The appeal is not about service connection at this stage.

The Board denied the veteran's appeal, finding that the copayment charges for VA medical care were valid as per applicable regulations and laws.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected left arm and knee disabilities, but granted service connection for a skin disorder. The appellant was awarded an initial noncompensable rating for residuals of a fracture of the left patella prior to December 20, 2001, and a compensable (10%) rating thereafter.

The veteran is seeking service connection for a lung disorder that he claims developed due to asbestos exposure during his Navy service. The case has been remanded for further development, including obtaining the veteran's service personnel records and determining if there was any asbestos exposure.

The veteran's appeal has been dismissed as he requested withdrawal of the appeal.

The veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for cardiac arrhythmia is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and development.

The appellant is not eligible for VA benefits due to the lack of verified active military service with the U.S. Armed Forces.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for his service-connected post-operative left fifth metatarsophalangeal joint lesion, maintaining the current 10 percent evaluation.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to additional development of the issue on appeal, which includes obtaining more medical evidence and readjudicating his claims.

The veteran's claim for service connection for basal cell carcinoma of the left shoulder was denied. His claims for an increased rating for PTSD and earlier effective date were also denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for chronic myelogenous leukemia, finding that there was no evidence linking his condition to his military service or presumed exposure to herbicides in Vietnam.

The Board has ordered further development due to pending issues regarding service connection for diverticulitis and a right hand disorder. The case is now remanded for additional evidence collection.