Other conditions decisions — 2005

The Board denied an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for the service-connected residuals of a gunshot wound to the left hand.

The Board found no evidence to support the claim that the veteran's death was caused by a service-connected disability, and thus denied the claim.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for residuals of a gunshot wound, status post colon resection and repair.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the veteran's death in March 1961, finding that his thrombophlebitis did not contribute to his coronary occlusion and thus denying entitlement.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the veteran's claim for service connection of a respiratory disorder. The case is remanded for further development.

The Board denied reopening the claim for service connection of right eye cataract but granted service connection for refractive error. The decision is mixed as one issue was granted and another was denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have current residuals of pericarditis, and therefore service connection for this condition is denied.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for basic eligibility for VA disability benefits due to a lack of verified service as a member of the Philippine Commonwealth Army, including the recognized guerrillas, in the service of the United States Armed Forces. The appellant did not submit new and material evidence to reopen his claim.

The veteran's actions were deemed to be bad faith, resulting in the denial of a waiver of recovery for his VA loan guaranty indebtedness.

The Board denied the appeal as the appellant is already receiving the correct pension rate based on his number of dependents.

The Board has granted a 20 percent rating for the veteran's postoperative bunion of left foot with metatarsalgia, finding that it more nearly approximates moderate impairment rather than severe.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete medical records and the need for additional medical opinions regarding service connection and DIC under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.

The veteran's right arm wound residuals are being remanded for further evaluation and rating consideration.

The Board granted a 30 percent evaluation for the appellant's service-connected residuals of a right great toe injury, effective from January 24, 2000.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain clarification on his claims and for a VA examination.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an earlier effective date and a higher rating for his service-connected residuals of a laparotomy for duodenal laceration repair, to include GERD and esophagitis.

The Board has expanded the issue to include any skin disorder from which the veteran may be suffering. The case is being remanded for a VA dermatologic examination and further development.

The Board found no current eye disability related to the veteran's service and denied his claim for service connection.

The veteran's claim for service connection for a dental condition due to trauma is being remanded for further development of his claims file and obtaining additional evidence.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of the veteran's stomach condition.