Other conditions decisions — 2006

The veteran's ureteral calculi is currently rated at 30 percent, and a temporary total rating for convalescence due to treatment of the condition has been granted.

The Board has ordered a remand for additional development regarding the veteran's claims of service connection for gastrointestinal disability, increased rating for PTSD, and other related issues. The case will be returned to the Board after further development.

The Board has found that the veteran does not have a current diagnosis of an acquired psychiatric disorder other than a dissociative disorder. The claim for service connection for PTSD is denied as there is no confirmed in-service stressor and the preponderance of evidence does not support a nexus between claimed PTSD and any verified in-service stressor.

The veteran's claims for dizziness and headaches, as well as seizure disorder, are denied due to lack of evidence supporting service connection.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an initial compensable evaluation for residuals of anal fissure, to include skin tags. The RO had previously granted service connection for these conditions in December 1997.

The Board has granted a separate 10 percent rating for dizziness resulting from the veteran's service-connected bilateral otitis media, effective as of the date of this decision.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a genitourinary disability due to disease or injury incurred in service, including exposure to herbicides. Therefore, service connection for this condition is denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's cardiovascular disability was permanently aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The VA determined that the veteran's service-connected gastric ulcer, esophageal stricture, and peptic esophagitis warranted a rating of 40 percent, effective from May 22, 2000. However, the claim for an increased rating remains in appellate status.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current diagnosis of left leg or left hip disorders and therefore, service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a right eye injury, finding no current visual defect or disorder related to his military service.

The Board found no evidence of a current disability and concluded that the veteran's dizziness is not related to service.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a toxic bowel disorder due to disease or injury incurred in service, and therefore denied her claim for service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for the cause of the veteran's death, effective from April 1, 1999, based on the Nehmer class member provisions due to exposure to Agent Orange and his lung cancer.

The veteran's joint pain and fatigue are not shown to be due to an undiagnosed illness as a result of service in the Southwest Asia theater during the Persian Gulf War.,The veteran's astigmatism is not shown to be related to military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional VA medical records, an updated VCAA notice, and a VA examination.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for VA death pension benefits as a surviving spouse due to her deceased spouse not having qualifying service for this benefit.

The veteran's claim for service connection for ulcers is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and compliance with notice requirements.

The veteran seeks service connection for Crohn's disease. The case is being remanded to secure additional medical records and review the claim.

The Board found no evidence of a current disability and concluded that the veteran's claimed bilateral interstitial fibrosis was not incurred in or aggravated by service.