Other conditions decisions — 2004

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination to assess his right hand disability and any left hand disorder. The RO will also consider the revised regulations for evaluating finger disabilities.

The Board has found new and material evidence to reopen the veteran's claim of service connection for vision impairment of the right eye. The evidence submitted includes reports of visual problems experienced by the veteran, including episodes where his vision suddenly narrowed.

The Board has restored the veteran's service connection for diplopia, which was previously severed without proper procedures.

The Board has determined that the veteran's radiation exposure in service contributed to his fatal lung cancer, which is now a presumptive disease for radiation-exposed veterans. The cause of death is therefore granted.

The veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a right hip injury, to include arthritis, has been reopened. However, the evidence does not establish that his current hip conditions are related to his military service or within one year following separation from service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing a VA dermatology examination.

The Board has determined that the medical evidence is not adequate to decide the veteran's claim and further development of the record is required.

The appellant does not meet the basic eligibility requirements for non-service-connected pension benefits due to less than 90 days of active wartime service.

The Board is remanding the case due to deficiencies in complying with VCAA notice requirements.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service medical records and requests for additional evidence. The claim will be reconsidered based on all available information.

The veteran is seeking service connection for left epididymal cyst and bilateral hydroceles with back discomfort. The RO has ordered the veteran to provide names of health care providers who have treated him for these conditions, and VA should attempt to obtain any records they may have.

The Board has determined that the veteran's recurrent right inguinal hernia warrants a 30 percent rating, effective from the date of the decision.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and additional treatment records.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated medical records and scheduling the veteran for VA examinations to assess his cognitive disorder and liver failure.

The Board granted an increased rating of 30 percent for the veteran's cold injury residuals of both feet, effective from the date of the decision.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to incomplete records and need for medical opinions regarding service connection for pulmonary fibrosis.

The veteran's appeal was dismissed because of his death, and the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this claim.

The veteran's claim for service connection for duodenal ulcer disease is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including searching for relevant medical records and obtaining clarification from the veteran regarding his pre-service treatment.

The veteran claims service connection for PTSD, alleging an assault during basic training. The Board has ordered additional development to obtain relevant medical records and statements from fellow service members.

The veteran's service connection claim for chronic tendonitis of the right elbow is granted as his current condition is due to disease or injury that occurred during service.