Other conditions decisions — 2004

The Board denied service connection for bilateral fixed flexion of the fourth and fifth fingers, concluding that it is not due to an injury incurred in service.

The Board found no evidence to support a service connection claim for the veteran's back injury, as there was no medical evidence linking his current disability to his military service.

The VA has granted a 10 percent evaluation for the veteran's service-connected residuals of a hairline fracture right tibia/bilateral shin splints, which results in some pain on use and functional impairment with no loss of motion.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for post-operative residuals of a gunshot wound to the abdomen with adhesions is being remanded due to incomplete review and need for additional development.

The case is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining the veteran's terminal hospital report and addressing issues related to service connection for cause of death and entitlement to DIC under 38 U.S.C. § 1318 based on allegations of clear and unmistakable error (CUE).

The Board found that the veteran does not have a diagnosed disorder manifested by chest pain and denied his claim for service connection.

The veteran's claim to reopen her service connection for myalgias and arthralgias was granted, effective from November 17, 1997.

The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for herniated nucleus pulposus with right leg and foot impairment is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination, treatment records review, and consideration of both old and new schedular criteria.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for further development and clarification of whether the veteran's service in Korea contributed to his death from cerebrovascular disease and dementia.

The Board denied service connection for residuals of a right distal tibia fracture, traumatic arthritis; an eye disability; and dizziness. The veteran's claims were not supported by new and material evidence.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the veteran's death due to metastatic colon cancer, finding that it was not related to his military service or any incident therein.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining clarification from his doctor regarding his competency to handle VA benefits.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as there is no evidence of a current diagnosis of PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case due to unclear etiology of the veteran's ankylosing spondylitis and a need for further medical examination.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have any additional disabilities of the left lower extremity beyond those already service-connected, and therefore denied his claim for secondary service connection for a left hip and leg disorder.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to determine if the veteran's cancer of the tonsil is related to Agent Orange exposure in service.

The veteran's appeal is about whether he should receive an increased rating for his service-connected bilateral foot disorder, currently rated at 30 percent. The RO has decided to increase the rating from 10% to 30%, but the veteran wants a higher rating.

The Board denied reopening the veteran's claim for service connection of residuals of head trauma due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for service connection for malaria and jungle rot, bilateral feet as there was no evidence of current disabilities or in-service injuries that could be linked to these conditions.

The Board denied the appellant's request to reopen his claim of legal entitlement to VA disability benefits, finding that new and material evidence had not been received since the July 1997 decision.