Other conditions decisions — 2003

The Board found that the January 1970 and August 1996 RO rating decisions denying service connection for a psychiatric disability were not clearly and unmistakably erroneous. The claim was denied because there was no evidence of a current disability in service or due to service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a duodenal ulcer and hiatal hernia, finding no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected bilateral dermatophytosis, finding that it did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under either the old or new rating criteria.

The appeal has been dismissed as the appellant withdrew their appeal prior to a decision being made.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected gastrointestinal disability was denied because he failed to report for scheduled VA examinations without providing good cause.

The appellant's income exceeded the maximum allowable rate for non-service connected death pension benefits, thus she is not eligible for these benefits.

The Board found that the veteran's one-eighth inch scar at the proximal crease of the left ring finger, which is a residual from an in-service laceration injury, was incurred during active service and granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral hip disorder, finding that there is no medical evidence relating this condition to his military service or his service-connected knee disabilities.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for psoriatic arthritis, finding no evidence of a current diagnosis and concluding that any arthritis is not related to his service-connected psoriasis.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has determined that the veteran's TMJ syndrome does not warrant a higher disability evaluation, as her inter-incisal range is within the range requiring a 20 percent disability evaluation under Diagnostic Code 9905.

The Board denied compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for claimed additional disability from blood clot due to VA hospitalization and medical care in January 1997, finding no evidence of negligence or fault on the part of VA.

The Board has determined that there is no objective evidence of chronic residuals of a groin injury incurred in service, and thus the veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a groin injury was denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's dysthymia is related to his period of active service and grants the claim for service connection.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for myopia, finding that it is a refractive error and not a disease or injury within the meaning of applicable legislation.

The Board has determined that the service-connected gastroenteritis does not warrant a rating higher than the current 10 percent, as it is characterized by frequent episodes of bowel disturbance with abdominal distress.

The veteran's appeal was dismissed as he withdrew his substantive appeal in March 2003.

The Board has determined that the veteran's back disability warrants a 60 percent rating, and his service-connected disabilities necessitate the regular aid or assistance of another person to help him perform some activities of daily living.

The veteran's total abdominal hysterectomy was determined to be incurred as a result of in-service gynecological symptoms, leading to the grant of service connection.

The veteran's skin conditions, including vitiligo with photophobia and depigmentation on exposed areas, were granted a 30 percent rating. His pulmonary disability remains at 10 percent, and his low back disability is also rated at 10 percent. The TDIU rating was granted.

The Board denied the veteran's claim to reopen his service connection for a gastrointestinal disability, finding that no new and material evidence had been presented.