Other conditions decisions — 2005

The Board denied the veteran's claim of service connection for hair loss and blackouts, finding that there was no evidence of such conditions during service or within one year after service. The exposure to Agent Orange is presumed due to his Vietnam service.

The Board found that the veteran's crush injury residuals of the left hand do not meet the criteria for a compensable disability rating, as his symptoms are primarily attributed to non-service-connected conditions and objective clinical findings are essentially normal.

The Board denied service connection for strabismus with esotropia and posterior subscapular cataracts, finding that the veteran's preexisting conditions did not worsen during his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to new evidence received by the veteran.

The veteran's service-connected duodenal ulcer disease and carcinoma of the stomach do not prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for service connection for lung problems/shortness of breath, finding no objective indications of a qualifying chronic disability associated with her Persian Gulf War service.

The Board has determined that the appellant is not a 'child' of the veteran for purposes of receiving DIC benefits, as he was older than 23 years old and legally married. Therefore, his claim for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death is denied.

The VA determined that the appellant's deceased husband did not have recognized service as a member of the Philippine Commonwealth Army, including the recognized guerrillas, in the service of the United States Armed Forces. As a result, the appellant is denied eligibility for VA benefits based on claimed service.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for gout, finding that there is no evidence of a chronic condition during active duty and noting the gap in time between discharge from military service and diagnosis of gout. The Board also found that there was no medical nexus linking current gout to military service.

The veteran's application for VA education benefits was denied as he did not meet the eligibility criteria under any of the available programs.

The veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of tendon lacerations to the right forearm with median nerve damage was granted, but an effective date earlier than July 8, 1999 is sought. The Board finds that the requirements are met for an even earlier effective date of July 12, 1993.

The case is being returned to the Regional Office for further verification of the veteran's service periods and scheduling a hearing if requested.

The Board found that the cause of the veteran's death, leukemia, is not related to his military service and denied the claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to additional development needed, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a left hand condition, finding that there is no evidence linking any current disability to her military service.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the determination that the appellant's discharge is a bar to VA benefits (exclusive of health care under Chapter 17, Title 38, United States Code).

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development due to incomplete medical records and unclear exposure history. The case will be reviewed by a VA examiner who specializes in pulmonary disorders.

The Board found that there is no current dental condition related to in-service trauma and denied the veteran's claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to the complexity of the issue, including a need for a comprehensive VA examination.

The appeal is being remanded for further development regarding the appellant's claim of recognition as the surviving spouse of the veteran for VA benefits. The specific legal requirements and evidence needed to substantiate this claim will be provided.