Other conditions decisions — 2005

The Board denied an increased rating for the veteran's service-connected neuralgia/neuritis of the right fifth cranial nerve, finding that it did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.

The VA determined that the veteran's death was not caused by any failure to diagnose or treat his stomach cancer, and thus denied DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected anatomical loss of left eye was denied. The issue regarding CUE in the May 1969 rating decision that granted service connection and assigned a disability rating for anatomical loss of left eye and normal right eye vision is referred to the RO.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining service medical records and SSA documents. The veteran's claim for service connection for venous insufficiency of both legs will be reconsidered.

The veteran is seeking service connection for anemia, which he claims is related to his active duty service. The case has been remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and development of records.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to missing records and further development is needed before a decision can be made on the merits of the claim for service connection for sleep disorder.

The Board denied an increased evaluation for the veteran's service-connected status post excision of cysts, great toes, both feet (with subsequent non-service connected amputation on the right), currently evaluated as 10 percent disabling.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating for his nonunion of carpal navicular, left wrist disability, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating based on ankylosis of the wrist. The current 10 percent rating is considered the maximum available under Diagnostic Code 5215.

The Board dismissed the veteran's appeal for aid and attendance benefits for his spouse due to the veteran's death before a decision could be made.

The Board found that the veteran did not have left eye pathology during military service and there was no credible evidence linking the cause of chorioretinitis to any incident of service. The preponderance of the evidence is against the claim for entitlement to service connection for a left eye disability.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining treatment records and scheduling a VA examination. The veteran's claim for service connection is on appeal.

The Board has determined that the veteran's epidermoid cysts and hydradenitis suppurativa did not manifest during military service, are not due to or the result of herbicide exposure, and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including a VA examination to determine the current nature and etiology of the veteran's claimed disabilities.

The veteran's application for VA medical care benefits was denied as he did not meet the eligibility criteria set forth in the regulations.

The VA denied a rating in excess of 30 percent for right thigh GSW residuals, finding the veteran's condition to be no more than moderately-severe.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for additional payment of benefits under Chapter 30, Title 38, United States Code, due to his enrollment at UOP while on active duty. The appellant was not paid during intervals between terms because he was on active duty.

The veteran's accidental machete wound to his right thumb was an emergent injury, and VA medical facilities at the Boise VAMC were not feasibly available for initial treatment on July 25, 2003. The veteran received necessary emergency care at the Mercy Medical Center in Nampa, Idaho.

The Board has granted a 60 percent rating for the veteran's intervertebral disc syndrome, effective January 26, 2000. The veteran is not entitled to an increased rating beyond this level.

The veteran's claims for service connection for a brain tumor and skin disorder, both related to exposure to Agent Orange during his military service, are being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for a compensable rating for Hodgkin's disease prior to November 10, 1999 and an increased rating since that date. The appeal was based on service-connected Hodgkin's disease.