Other conditions decisions — 2005

The Board denied the veteran's claims for higher ratings for his right clavicle fracture and right index finger fractures, finding that the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 10 percent for the right clavicle fracture or any compensable rating for the right index finger fractures.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current diagnosis of residuals from a right foot fracture and his neck injury is not service-connected.,Service connection for both conditions was denied as there is no evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board found that the veteran's left elbow disability, characterized by pronation from 0 to 25 degrees and no limitation of forearm flexion or extension, does not warrant a rating higher than 20 percent.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death, finding that there was no evidence linking the colon cancer to his military service or exposure to herbicides.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating for hiatal hernia with esophagitis, peptic ulcer disease, and cholecystitis, finding that the evidence did not show marked interference with employment or frequent periods of hospitalization due to his service-connected gastrointestinal disability.

The Board found no chronic gynecological disease resulting from service and denied the claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for a new VA examination to determine if the veteran's current low back disability is related to his in-service treatment in June and July 1955.

The veteran's death was caused by arteriosclerotic vascular disease and congestive heart failure, which are diseases presumed to have been incurred as a former prisoner of war. As the principal cause of death, service connection for the cause of death is granted.

The Board has determined that the veteran's pre-existing exostosis of the left leg did not undergo aggravation during his military service and therefore, he is denied service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded this case for further action consistent with the Joint Motion, which includes obtaining a medical examination and ensuring proper notice to the veteran.

The veteran's retroactive payment of Montgomery GI Bill - Active Duty (Chapter 30) education benefits for the approved program of training from December 1999 to April 2001 is granted, subject to applicable laws and regulations.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings for his knee disabilities, but remanded the issue of service connection for various gastric disorders.

The veteran's claim for service connection for blepharospasm of the right eyelid was denied. The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for photocoagulation of the retina with residual serous detachment of the right eye was granted, with a current rating of 30%.

The VA has determined that the veteran's memory loss, diagnosed as dementia of unknown etiology, warrants a 30 percent disability rating from October 7, 1997. The condition did not cause more than mild social or industrial impairment prior to this date.

The Board has granted service connection for the cause of death due to lung cancer and eligibility for Dependents Educational Assistance benefits.

The VA denied reimbursement for unauthorized medical expenses incurred on April 7, 1999 due to lack of pre-authorization and the appellant's acceptance of financial responsibility.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have current residuals of a left leg injury incurred in service, and thus denies his claim for service connection.

The VA denied the veteran's claim to reopen his service connection for yellow jaundice, finding that no new and material evidence had been submitted.

The veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current skin disorder is service-connected as it was manifested during his period of active duty.