Other conditions decisions — 2004

The VA denied the veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disability, classified as schizoaffective disorder.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for Porphyria Cutanea Tarda (PCT), finding no evidence linking the condition to his military service, including any exposure to Agent Orange.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service records and the need for further examination regarding the veteran's neck and back impairment.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating for esophagitis, enteritis with duodenitis as his symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on moderately severe or severe impairment of health.

The Board found that the veteran's bronchiectasis was incurred in service due to a severe pulmonary infection such as pneumonia he experienced during his military service.

The Board found no evidence of current diagnoses for the claimed right arm disorder and nose/sinus disorders, and thus denied both claims.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death, finding that there was no evidence linking his acute myelogenous leukemia or atherosclerotic coronary disease to military service or exposure to Agent Orange.

The Board denied the veteran's claim of service connection for a prostate disorder, finding that new and material evidence had not been received to reopen his previous denial.

The Board denied the appellant's request to reopen his claim for nonservice-connected disability pension, finding that new and material evidence had not been submitted.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for cause of death due to new and material evidence submitted. However, it is denied as there is no competent medical evidence linking the veteran's cerebral apoplexy to his military service.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected dysthymia, currently rated at 30 percent.

The appellant's appeal was denied as he did not meet the basic eligibility requirements for nonservice-connected disability pension benefits due to his service not occurring during a period of war.

The Board has determined that the appellant did not file a timely substantive appeal regarding the October 2001 rating decision denying service connection for the cause of the veteran's death.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for service connection for a detached retina of the right eye, finding that it was not incurred during active military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a dental disorder for compensation purposes, finding that there was no evidence of in-service trauma or other inservice events causing his dental issues.

The RO denied the veteran's claim for special monthly pension based on a need for regular aid and attendance or on account of being housebound. The case is remanded to obtain additional medical records.

The veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including obtaining medical records and addressing the impact of his nonservice-connected bipolar disorder on his employability.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete medical records and a need for further development, including obtaining Dr. Gabryel's medical records.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for an effective date prior to November 1, 2002, for award of accrued benefits based on additional benefits for a helpless dependent child. The decision found that any previous claims were abandoned and no new claim was submitted.

The Board has determined that the appellant needs to be provided with a development letter consistent with the VCAA and will remand the case for further action.