Other conditions decisions — 2005

The Board found that the veteran's pancreatic cancer was not service-connected and did not contribute substantially or materially to his death.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for compensation benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 due to lack of evidence showing that his Achilles tendon rupture was caused by VA negligence or fault.

The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection was denied as there were no prior claims or communications in the file before March 11, 1996.

The veteran's ulnar nerve damage, residual of a gunshot wound to the right forearm, is rated at 40 percent due to severe impairment.

The Board found that the veteran's chronic pulmonary disorder was not incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for cancer of the esophagus, asserting it was related to in-service exposure to Agent Orange. The evidence did not support a link between the condition and service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current skin disability, involving his arms, face, forehead and neck, is related to service exposure to herbicides, specifically Agent Orange. As such, the claim for service connection is granted.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board has determined that the veteran's syncope is at least as likely as not due to his service-connected migraine headaches, and thus grants service connection for syncope secondary to the service-connected condition.

The VA has determined that the veteran's histoplasmosis of the lung does not warrant an evaluation in excess of 30 percent, as his symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have residuals of a cold injury to his feet that were incurred in or aggravated by his active service.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete examination results and lack of recent treatment records. The veteran needs further medical evaluation, including a pulmonary specialist's opinion on her lung disorder.

The ROIC has determined that the appellant is not entitled to the veteran's NSLI policy. The case must be remanded for further action, including scheduling a Travel Board Hearing.

The veteran's request for an extension of his delimiting date for receipt of Chapter 30 educational benefits was denied because he did not present evidence that would show he falls within any of the enumerated exceptions to the controlling legal criteria.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for bone loss of the maxilla and mandible, finding that it was not incurred in or aggravated by service. The Board also found no secondary service connection to her service-connected thyroid cancer.

The Board has determined that the veteran's loss of the sense of smell is due to exposure during his military service and grants service connection for this condition.

The veteran is seeking service connection for colon cancer due to herbicide exposure. The case has been remanded for additional development of his VA treatment records.

The Board denied an increased rating for the veteran's service-connected gunshot wound residuals of Muscle Group XIV, currently evaluated as 30 percent disabling.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining private medical records and addressing the issue of service connection for the cause of the veteran's death.

The veteran's service-connected disability of loss of use of both feet qualifies him for special monthly compensation, but not at the higher rate due to his other disabilities. He does not meet the criteria for regular aid and attendance or housebound benefits.