Other conditions decisions — 2003

The Board denied the appellant's claim for VA death benefits because her deceased father did not have qualifying service as a veteran, based on certification from the United States service department.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for traumatic arthritis of the left elbow with acquired deformity, finding that new and material evidence had not been submitted to reopen the claim.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected Reiter's syndrome, finding that the current 40 percent evaluation adequately reflects the severity of his disability.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a stomach disorder, including colitis, and for entitlement to a compensable rating under 38 C.F.R. � 3.324.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected iliopsoas bursitis of the right hip was granted, with a current rating of 10 percent. However, this decision is not about service connection and does not address whether the condition is related to military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's right patellofemoral syndrome pre-existed service and was not aggravated by service. The left patellofemoral syndrome is also presumed to have existed prior to service, but further examination is needed to determine if it began during service.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his heart block was granted, with a 30 percent evaluation effective December 15, 2000.

The veteran's claim for service connection for shortness of breath due to an undiagnosed illness was denied. The claims for increased ratings for various disabilities were also denied.

The VA has denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for adenocarcinoma of the prostate and impotence, both rated as noncompensable since the effective date of service connection.

The Board denied service connection for clouded vision and floaters due to undiagnosed illness, as well as the other issues raised by the veteran. The decision also confirmed and continued noncompensable evaluations for left breast nodule and nonspecific rash.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of her case, including obtaining VA and non-VA medical records and conducting a VA genitourinary examination.

The veteran seeks service connection for Brown-Sequard Syndrome, which he claims is related to his active duty service. The case has been remanded due to the need for additional medical records and a VA examination.

The veteran's claim for an effective date earlier than August 7, 2000, for the award of a dependency allowance for his third child was granted. The effective date is set to June [redacted], 1996.

The veteran's VA disability compensation benefits are apportioned to the appellant on behalf of C. M. G., his daughter, up to the date she turned 18 years old.

The Board has determined that additional evidentiary development is required due to the VCAA, and the case is being remanded for further consideration.

The Board has determined that the case must be remanded to the RO due to procedural defects in notification and development under the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000 (VCAA).

The veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his service-connected postoperative regional enteritis, Crohn's disease was denied by the RO. The case is being remanded to gather additional medical records and conduct further examination.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing disability.

The Board has reinstated the original 20 percent rating for postoperative residuals of a left meniscectomy, finding that there was not reasonable certainty of improvement in the veteran's condition.

The Board has determined that the appellant's hyperprolactinemia and galactorrhea secondary to pituitary microadenoma are service-connected. The claims for neck strain and back strain have been reopened due to new evidence, but service connection is not granted as there is no direct link between these conditions and her military service.