Other conditions decisions — 2004

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to insufficient service records and medical evidence.

The veteran's left ulnar nerve disorder is manifested by numbness and mild weakness in the fingers of his left hand, warranting a 30 percent disability rating.

The veteran's claim for a 10 percent rating based on multiple noncompensable service-connected disabilities is granted, subject to regulations governing awards of VA monetary benefits.

The Board determined that new and material evidence had not been submitted to reopen the appellant's claim of basic eligibility for VA benefits.

The Board previously denied the claim for service connection for left leg disability secondary to service-connected lower back and/or left knee disabilities. The case is being remanded due to procedural issues, including a need for additional evidence and a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hand and foot disorders due to inadequate VCAA notice, potential aggravation of a pre-existing condition, and other procedural issues.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to a forfeiture action by the Director of Compensation and Pension Services, rendering the claim for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death moot.

The Board found that the apportionment of compensation benefits was improperly terminated due to an unverified statement by the veteran regarding his son's incarceration, and thus denied the appellant's request for waiver of recovery of the overpayment.

The Board has granted service connection for dizziness and memory loss as due to an undiagnosed illness during the Gulf War.

The veteran is seeking service connection for hyperphoria of the right eye and bilateral myopic astigmatism and convergence insufficiency. The case has been remanded to the RO for further development.

The Board has denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for the veteran's right middle finger disorder, but has not made a final determination on his asthma claim. The case is remanded to the RO.

The veteran's claims for an increased rating for iliosclerosis, right sacroiliac joint and the reopening of a claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder are being remanded due to the need to obtain Social Security Administration records.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hiatal hernia with peptic ulcer does not warrant a rating in excess of 30 percent, as there is no evidence of severe or moderately severe impairment of health.

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 100 percent, the maximum rating available.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death, finding no evidence linking any disability to service or contributing to his death.

The veteran's malignant mesothelioma is found to be causally related to asbestos exposure during his active duty service, and the claim for service connection is granted.

The case is being remanded for further consideration of the appellant's claims, including any additional evidence submitted since the February 2003 Statement of the Case.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for compensable disability ratings for his service-connected fractures of the right and left metacarpal necks, finding that they did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating based on their current manifestations.

The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for nonservice-connected disability pension with additional special monthly benefits due to the need for aid and attendance of another person is being remanded due to incomplete medical records.

The Board found that the appellant does not have recognized active military service for purposes of eligibility for VA benefits and denied his claim.