Other conditions decisions — 2005

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for his service-connected thoracic spine disability, finding that while limitation of forward flexion was shown to be 30 degrees, he is already receiving a separate 40 percent evaluation for limitation of motion. The right knee issue was not addressed as it was part of another claim.

The Board has determined that the veteran's gynecological conditions, including uterine fibroids and residuals of bilateral tubal ligation, were not incurred in or aggravated by active service.

The Board has granted service connection for the veteran's history of malaria, finding that it is more likely than not related to his active duty service in Vietnam.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including VA examinations and the consideration of new evidence. The issues of entitlement to service connection for skin disorder, fatigue, and joint pain are pending.

The VA determined that the veteran's skin disorder/skin rash is not related to his service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The veteran's claims for service connection for surgical absence of the right testicle and pneumonia have been denied. The Board has also remanded other issues related to diabetes mellitus, tinnitus, and peripheral neuropathy.

The Board found that the veteran's disseminated granuloma annulare is not attributable to his military service, including any in-service exposure to herbicides. The claim for service connection was denied.

The veteran's service-connected trench foot of the left and right feet is found to have contributed substantially or materially to his death, warranting service connection for the cause of death. The issue of entitlement to increased evaluation for trench foot remains under review.

The veteran's widow is seeking service connection for the cause of her husband's death, accrued benefits, and Dependents' Education Assistance. The case has been remanded due to a misunderstanding regarding a previously scheduled hearing.

The Board has remanded the case due to conflicting diagnoses and a need for further examination.

The Board found that the veteran's current right foot disability is not related to an injury in service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board denied a compensable rating for the service-connected left little finger injury and also denied reopening of the claim for service connection for bilateral leg disorders due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Board has determined that the appellant's diverticulitis/cholelithiasis is not attributable to service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to a need for compliance with previous remand instructions and other issues.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for an obstructive lung disorder, finding that it is not related to his military service or presumed exposure to herbicides.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for peptic ulcer disease and chronic prostatitis, as well as his claim for an increased rating for residuals of a left wrist fracture. The veteran's left wrist disability is rated at 10 percent under Diagnostic Code 5003.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claim for a TDIU due to her service-connected urinary incontinence and post-operative hysterectomy residuals. The RO is instructed to reschedule the veteran for VA examinations to determine her employability, and to notify her of these appointments.

The VA has denied increased evaluations for the veteran's shell fragment wounds of the left chest, finding that the current ratings adequately reflect his symptoms and functional limitations.

The veteran's onychomycosis of the thumbnails and cold sensitivity in the hands are considered residuals of cold injuries sustained during service, warranting service connection.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current chronic lung disability attributable to asbestos exposure during his military service, and thus denied the claim for service connection.