Other conditions decisions — 2004

The Board denied the appellant's claim for basic eligibility for VA death benefits because her late husband did not have the required military service to qualify.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for reinstatement of death pension benefits, finding that she is not eligible due to her remarriage after November 1, 1990 and subsequent divorce. The decision also noted that the appellant did not file a motion for reconsideration or appeal to the Court within the required time frame.

The Board found that the veteran's service-connected residuals of fracture of the right fifth metacarpal do not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under any applicable diagnostic code.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining relevant medical records and providing proper notice to the veteran.

The veteran's service connection for a fragment wound to the right cheek with retained metallic fragment is granted. The Board also grants a disability rating of 30 percent for fragment wounds of Muscle Groups XIII and XIV, left thigh.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining medical opinions regarding whether the veteran's service-connected varicose veins contributed to his death from a cerebrovascular accident. The DIC claim under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318 is also being addressed.

The veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral knee disabilities are being remanded due to the need for additional development and medical opinion.

The Board found that the veteran's tonsillar cancer was not caused by exposure to herbicides during service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current neurological disorder is not related to his service, but it granted service connection for tinea versicolor as likely due to exposure during service.

The Board denied service connection for a right leg disability and strokes, finding no evidence of such conditions in service or that they are related to the veteran's service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to a significant change in the law and the need for compliance with VCAA requirements. The appellant's claim of entitlement to service connection for the cause of the veteran's death is now pending.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining VA and private medical records, confirming the transfer of Newington VAMC records to Richmond, and scheduling an MRI examination. The veteran's claim will be readjudicated after these steps are completed.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating for his iliopsoas bursitis of the right hip, as it did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.

The veteran is seeking service connection for a skin disease, including squamous cell carcinoma and prurigo nodularis, which he claims was caused by chemical exposure during his military service. The claim is being remanded to gather further medical evidence.

The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for his service-connected herniated nucleus pulposus L4-5 is being remanded due to the need for additional development and consideration of new evidence.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary in the case due to a lack of compliance with previous instructions. The veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating evaluation for bilateral dysmorphopsia is being remanded for further examination and review.

The veteran is seeking service connection for a pulmonary disability due to asbestos exposure during service. The VA has requested additional medical records and will conduct an examination to determine the etiology of his current condition.

The Board has remanded the case for compliance with VCAA provisions and to consider service connection for cerebrovascular accident, claimed as secondary to PTSD.

The Board has determined that the veteran's normochromic normocytic anemia was incurred during his active service and grants entitlement to service connection.

The Board has determined that the appellant did not have qualifying service in the Philippine Commonwealth Army, including recognized guerrillas, and thus does not meet the requirements for basic eligibility for VA benefits.