Other conditions decisions — 2005

The VA denied the veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of her tarsal tunnel syndrome of the left ankle, as it did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board denied service connection for a lesion on the left calf and found that new evidence did not reopen the claim. Service connection for peptic ulcer disease was also denied as it is not shown to be proximately due to or aggravated by NSAID used for service-connected disabilities. Increased evaluations were denied.

The veteran's duodenal ulcer was previously rated at 10 percent, but a May 2003 rating decision increased the disability evaluation to 20 percent effective January 11, 2002.

The veteran's claim for service connection for a gastrointestinal disorder is being remanded to the RO for further development of evidence, including a VA examination and consideration of new medical records.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current skin disorder of the feet is not related to his service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board denied a claim for an increased rating for deep venous thrombosis of the right popliteal vein, currently evaluated as 30 percent disabling.

The Board has granted service connection for facial tremors, finding that they are proximately due to or the result of a service-connected disability (jaw fracture).

The Board found that the cause of death was not related to service-connected disability and denied DIC under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318 due to lack of entitlement.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected residuals of a microdiskectomy from L4 to S1 prior to September 23, 2002. The maximum schedular rating of 40 percent was not granted.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for her service-connected Achilles tendonitis of the right heel and residuals of stress of the right os calcis is being remanded due to incomplete records, need for a new examination, and further development.

The veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and his claims are dismissed.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral vascular disease, left leg and loss of teeth due to trauma. Additional development is needed including obtaining in-service hospitalization records and scheduling VA examinations.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his medical records and a determination on the issue of entitlement to a permanent and total disability rating for pension purposes.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for his left shoulder disability is being remanded due to outstanding medical records and the need for a new examination.

The Board has determined that the veteran did not have malaria or dengue fever in service and does not currently have any residuals of these diseases, thus denying his claims for service connection.

The Board has granted a higher rating of 70 percent for the veteran's service-connected post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), effective from the date of the decision.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for VA benefits on the basis that he did not have the requisite military service to establish basic eligibility for such benefits.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to determine if the veteran's service-connected gunshot wound of the chest with partial pneumothorax and/or liver condition (retained foreign body) contributed to his cause of death from pulmonary edema. The appeal will be remanded for this purpose.

The Board denied the appellant's claim as her late husband did not have qualifying service as a veteran for VA benefits.

The Board found that the cause of the veteran's death, pancreatic neoplasm (islet cell), was not caused or contributed substantially to by any service-connected disability. The claim for DIC under 38 U.S.C. § 1318 was also denied.