Other conditions decisions — 2005

The Board has determined that the veteran's chronic swelling of the left arm, diagnosed as venous and lymphatic drainage obstruction without neurologic deficit, is related to his service. Therefore, service connection for this condition is granted.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have constipation that is attributable to military service or caused by a service-connected disability, and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The veteran's bilateral patellofemoral syndrome is found to be related to her active military service, and the claim for service connection is granted.

The Board found that the veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including obsessive-compulsive disorder and pyromania, are not related to his active service.

The Board found that the veteran's claimed service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder was denied because there is no credible supporting evidence to verify his in-service stressors, and he did not engage in combat.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for a right eye disability due to new and material evidence submitted since the last denial. The issue is now on the merits.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for gout, finding that there is no evidence linking his current condition to an in-service disease or injury.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for the cause of his death, as well as claims for accrued benefits based on post-traumatic stress disorder and residuals of nosebleeds. The Board found that there was no evidence linking any current conditions to service or showing they caused the veteran's death.

The veteran's claim for service connection for leukemia is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and additional development of his medical records.

The VA determined that the appellant's deceased spouse did not have service as a member of the Philippine Commonwealth Army, including recognized guerrillas, in the service of the United States Armed Forces. Therefore, the appellant is denied basic eligibility for VA benefits.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including a VA examination to determine the current nature and severity of his left thumb partial amputation residuals and whether service connection should be granted. The issue of an increased evaluation for his left (minor) third, fourth, and fifth finger partial amputation residuals will also be addressed.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of malaria, finding no current disability and noting that treatment during service resolved with treatment.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination by an ophthalmologist to evaluate the current level of severity of his service-connected right eye disability.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for pilonidal cysts and has granted service connection for hidradenitis suppurativa, as manifested by pilonidal cysts.

The Board found no evidence linking the veteran's current lower extremity disability to exposure to cold during service, and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board denied the appellant's application for VA benefits because her deceased husband did not have qualifying service with the United States Armed Forces, as determined by the United States Service Department.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling examinations to determine the etiology of the veteran's thoracic spine disability and the current level of his service-connected heart valve replacement.

The veteran's claims for service connection for loss of bladder and bowel control are being remanded due to the need for further development under the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected residuals of a fractured left index finger do not warrant an initial compensable evaluation, as his disability does not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic code.

The VA denied increased disability ratings for the veteran's service-connected deformity of the right foot with cicatrices, anklyosis of the tarsal and metatarsal bones and limitation of motion (right foot deformity) and osteomyelitis of the right foot. The evidence did not show an exceptional or unusual disability picture.