Other conditions decisions — 2005

The veteran's claim of entitlement to compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for sexual dysfunction due to VA treatment with Haldol was denied as there is no evidence that the sexual dysfunction resulted from the use of Haldol.

The veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for his service-connected left ulnar nerve neuritis is being remanded due to inadequate explanation and the need for additional evidence.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency based on claimed in-service aggravation. The private physician opined that the veteran's current pulmonary condition is a result of his exposure to toxins, fumes and dusts from his service, but there was no evidence of tobacco use during service.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of death due to lack of evidence linking the veteran's conditions to his service or herbicide exposure, and found that the death certificate was not sufficiently clear.

The veteran's service-connected back disability does not meet the criteria for specially adapted housing or a special home adaptation grant due to his current ability to use both lower extremities without significant aid.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected left hip injury is being remanded to the RO for further development, including a medical examination.

The Board has granted a 30 percent disability rating for the veteran's service-connected recurrent, bony ankylosis of the right mandibular joint, status post costochondral autograft prior to February 20, 2002.

The Board granted a 20 percent disability rating for the veteran's residuals of rhomboid injury, including thoracic pain.

The Board has determined that the veteran's primary lateral sclerosis of the lower extremities had an onset in service and grants service connection for this condition.

The appellant's claim for increased monthly apportionment of the veteran's VA compensation benefits has been dismissed due to her death.

The Board has determined that the veteran's diagnosis of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is related to his service in Vietnam, and thus grants service connection for PTSD.

The veteran's claim for special monthly pension based on the need for regular aid and attendance or by reason of being housebound was denied as he is not shown to be helpless, blind, or in a nursing home due to his disabilities. The veteran also does not meet the criteria for housebound benefits.

The Board has ordered a remand due to inadequate examination report and the need for further development of the claims file. The veteran's claim is being returned to the RO for additional development.

The Board found that the veteran's left 5th toe amputation was not due to his service-connected condition, but rather secondary to development of peripheral vascular disease and diabetes. As a result, he is not entitled to an increased disability rating for his service-connected status post ostectomy of the 5th proximal phalanx of the left foot.

The veteran's compensation benefits were properly apportioned to his estranged spouse for the specified periods.

The Board has determined that the veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected condition, and thus denied the claim for service connection for the cause of his death.

The Board has determined that the veteran's epidermoid cysts, which are a skin condition, were incurred in service and is granted service connection for this disability.

The Board granted an initial rating of 20 percent for gout, effective November 9, 2000.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for a higher rate of DIC benefits beyond the aid and attendance rate, finding that the law precluded such an increase.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary due to incomplete information and evidence, particularly regarding the appellant's medical records from non-VA providers.