Other conditions decisions — 2003

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a hip disorder or generalized arthritis that began during service, and thus cannot establish service connection for these conditions.

The veteran's claim for service connection for varicose veins, claimed as secondary to his service-connected residuals of a fractured pelvis, is being remanded due to the need for additional development and notification.

The veteran's service-connected psychotic depressive reaction renders him in need of regular aid and attendance, which is granted as special monthly compensation.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claims for cold injury residuals and duodenal ulcer, finding new and material evidence. The low back syndrome claim is still pending.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary before a decision can be made on the veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a corneal ulcer injury to the right eye. The RO must obtain medical records from Dr. Margolies and schedule the veteran for a VA examination to determine if his current right eye disorders are related to his service.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for compliance with notification and development action required by VCAA.

The Board found that the veteran's diagnosed condition of essential tremor was not caused by any incident of service, including experiences in Southwest Asia during the Persian Gulf War. As such, the claim for service connection for essential tremor is denied.

The Board has granted a 10 percent evaluation for the veteran's left inguinal hernia, finding that it is postoperative recurrent and well-supported by truss.

The Board is remanding the case for additional development to obtain VA Medical Center records and ensure compliance with VCAA requirements.

The Board has determined that the veteran's chronic urinary frequency was incurred in active service and grants her claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain additional medical evidence and conduct further examinations to determine the current severity of the veteran's service-connected condition.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining records related to a workman's compensation claim and scheduling him for a VA orthopedic examination.

The veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death.

The Board has determined that the veteran's cardiovascular disability, left eye glaucoma and hypertensive brain disorder are not related to his military service or any service-connected condition.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected Osgood-Schlatter Disease of the left knee was denied by the RO. The case is being remanded to allow for further development and consideration.

The Board has ordered the case back to the RO for further development, including verification of service and a VA examination. The claim will be reconsidered based on the new evidence.

The Board denied an increased rating for the veteran's service-connected cervical spine disability, finding that the current evidence did not warrant a higher rating.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for post traumatic stress disorder and diverticulitis, finding no evidence of an in-service event or exposure that would support a diagnosis of these conditions. The veteran's current gastrointestinal disability is not shown to have had its onset during active military service.

The VA has determined that the veteran's shell fragment wounds to his left calf and right thigh do not warrant an increased rating as they are classified as moderate muscle injuries.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a left arm disability, increased evaluation of L5-S1 spondylolisthesis, and compensable evaluations for scar of right knee and hiatal hernia. The veteran currently has a 40 percent rating for his L5-S1 spondylolisthesis.