Other conditions decisions — 2006

The VA denied an initial compensable evaluation for service-connected residuals of Mycoplasma infection, finding the evidence did not warrant a higher rating under applicable criteria.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 20 percent for the veteran's service-connected low back disability, characterized as history of spondylolysis, L5, with mechanical low back pain.

The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his service-connected residuals of a left mid-back contusion is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA medical examination.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for TDIU was denied as there is no evidence of unemployability due to service-connected disabilities prior to January 22, 1999.

The Board has determined that the veteran's degenerative joint disease of the right ankle, claimed as a residual of frostbite during service, was not incurred or aggravated by service and cannot be presumed to have been incurred in service. The claim is therefore denied.

The Board found that the veteran's current back and neck disabilities were not incurred or aggravated by service, and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board found that the veteran's Raynaud's disease with amputation of the right middle finger was not caused by VA hospitalization, medical or surgical treatment. The decision denied his claim under the provisions of 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for stress fractures of both her left and right tibia, finding no competent medical evidence linking these conditions to military service.

The Board found that the additional disabilities were not proximately caused by VA negligence or fault, and thus denied compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's left foot disorder, finding that a pre-existing condition existed prior to service and was not aggravated during service. The claim for secondary service connection for a right foot disorder is also denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current residuals of cold injuries to the upper and lower extremities are related to service, granting service connection.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for deep vein thrombosis (claimed as residuals of blood clots of the leg). The appeal is not about service connection at all, so no specific decision was made regarding this issue.

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

The VA denied an increased rating for the veteran's left ring finger amputation, finding that it did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation based on metacarpal resection. The claim to reopen his right knee disability was also denied.

The Board has determined that there is no medical evidence to support the veteran's claims of secondary service connection for claudication, dry skin, and bladder dysfunction. The conditions are not proximately due to or the result of his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development and consideration, including obtaining service records and a VA examination.

The veteran's left trochlear nerve palsy with diplopia was evaluated as 30 percent disabling from January 6, 2006. The Board denied a compensable evaluation for the period prior to January 6, 2006 and denied an evaluation in excess of 30 percent after that date.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to the need for a VA lung examination and further adjudication.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral weak feet and residuals of Asiatic Flu as there is no competent evidence showing current diagnoses or a link to service.

The veteran's overpayment of additional dependency compensation benefits in the amount of $5,410.02 is denied as it would not be against equity and good conscience to require him to repay this debt.