Other conditions decisions — 2004

The VA denied increased evaluations for the veteran's service-connected gunshot wound residuals, finding that the current ratings adequately reflect the severity of his conditions.

The Board granted an increased evaluation to 20 percent for prostatitis, effective from July 2, 2003.

The veteran's claims for increased evaluations of his service-connected disabilities are being remanded to the RO for additional development, including obtaining updated treatment records and scheduling VA examinations.

The Board has granted the veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a left foot fracture, finding that the evidence supports this determination.

The veteran's service-connected left knee disability, status post left lateral collateral ligament strain, is currently rated at 10 percent. The RO has granted a higher evaluation for the condition but not for recurrent subluxation or lateral instability.

The VA determined that the veteran's lymphadenopathy, a condition not involving any service exposure or presumption, does not warrant an initial compensable rating.

The veteran is seeking service connection for cold injuries to his legs and feet, which he claims occurred during his time in Alaska. The case has been remanded due to the need for further evidence and an examination.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for loss of vision and initial compensable evaluations for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to military service.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a right leg fracture, finding that new and material evidence has been submitted. The case is now remanded to determine if the disability was aggravated by service.

The Board found that the creation of an overpayment of $11,172 was not due solely to administrative error on the part of VA and therefore denied the veteran's claim for waiver of overpayment.

The Board has determined that the veteran's left hip disorder is related to his service, specifically a motorcycle accident in 1979. Service connection for this condition is granted.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been presented to reopen the claim for service connection for a left thigh disorder, which was previously denied in November 1990. The veteran's testimony regarding his injury during service and current symptoms have provided significant information not previously of record.

The Board found that the veteran does not have an undiagnosed illness manifesting anal pain and bleeding, and his anal pain and bleeding are not related to his service.

The Board denied the claim that incoordination of the right hand due to a left-sided intracerebral hemorrhage is related to service-connected anxiety neurosis, finding no scientific evidence linking anxiety to the occurrence of an intracerebral hemorrhage.

The Board has determined that the veteran's lung condition, diagnosed as left apical granuloma, is secondary to exposure to herbicide in Vietnam and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board found no credible evidence linking the claimed disabilities to the spinal anesthesia administered during cystoscopic procedures at a VA medical facility in June 1995, and denied benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.

The Board denied the veteran's appeal for basic eligibility for VA educational assistance under Chapter 30, Title 38, United States Code due to her not meeting the service requirements.

The veteran's claim for service connection for cataracts due to radiation exposure is being remanded for further development and consideration.

The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for his service-connected bilateral tight Achilles tendon with arthritic component is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and additional medical records.

The Board has requested a medical opinion regarding the veteran's claim for service connection for rectal cancer as a result of exposure to herbicides. The case is now remanded to the RO for review and readjudication.