Other conditions decisions — 2004

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral shin splints, finding no evidence of a current disability or link to service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's period of service from May 27, 1983 to April 10, 1987 was dishonorable due to willful and persistent misconduct. As a result, this period is not considered honorable for VA purposes and benefits are barred.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for further development due to inadequate VCAA notice and other procedural issues.

The Board has ordered additional development to locate the veteran's service medical records and clarify certain responses from the National Personnel Records Center. The appeal will be remanded for these purposes.

The Board found no evidence of hair loss during service and insufficient medical opinion to link current hair loss to service or a nervous disorder. The claim for service connection is denied.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the death of the veteran.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a VA examination to determine if the veteran's current respiratory disability is related to his in-service asbestos exposure.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to determine the cause of the veteran's death and any relationship between his cancer and exposure to herbicide agents. The appellant must provide medical records from providers who treated the veteran for his cancer, including Dr. Toller and Dr. Kittrell.

The veteran's appeal was dismissed because they died during the pendency of the appeal, and thus the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this claim.

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

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a neck injury, residuals of the excision of a ganglion cyst on her left great toe, and a dental disorder.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim for service connection for varicose veins of the left leg with deep vein thrombosis, finding that the veteran's pre-existing condition worsened during service.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to properly evaluate the veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 20 percent for dendritic keratitis of the right eye, with ptosis. The case will be remanded to the RO for further action.

The VA denied service connection for Bell's palsy, diplopia (double vision), and an acquired gall bladder mass. The veteran's claims were not supported by the evidence of record.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing a VA physician's opinion regarding the cause of the veteran's death.

The Board denied an increased evaluation for the residuals of a cholecystectomy and dismissed the claim to reopen service connection for an eye disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development and a need for further examination of the appellant's service-connected Bell's Palsy, left side.

The veteran withdrew their appeal, effectively dismissing the case.

The claim for accrued benefits is being remanded due to the need for additional development and consideration of new evidence.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of unauthorized private medical expenses incurred on July 7, 2001 due to lack of eligibility under VA regulations.