Other conditions decisions — 2006

The veteran's claim for basic eligibility for VA benefits is denied as he did not have appropriate service to qualify.

The veteran's application for treatment in the VA health care system was denied as he did not meet the basic eligibility requirements due to his status as a non-service-connected veteran and his annual income exceeding VA's means test threshold.

The Board has remanded the case due to unresolved issues regarding the appellant's service status, which is a prerequisite for VA healthcare enrollment.

The veteran's application for enrollment in the VA healthcare system was denied as he does not meet the basic eligibility requirements due to his lack of service-connected disabilities and being assigned to priority group 8.

The Board found that the veteran's pre-existing dorsal kyphosis did not increase in severity during her service or any subsequent period of inactive duty, and thus denied her claim for service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for the veteran's residuals of dental trauma, specifically tooth number 8, for VA outpatient treatment purposes.

The veteran seeks an increased rating for his service-connected right chest disability, but the Board's decision is remanded due to insufficient medical opinions and potential application of other diagnostic codes.

The Board has determined that the veteran's cancer of the tongue was not incurred in or aggravated by his active duty service, including exposure to herbicides. As a result, the claim for service connection is denied.

The Board found that the veteran's visual impairment due to histoplasmosis was not incurred or aggravated in active military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's left elbow disability does not warrant a rating in excess of 10 percent, as his condition is currently rated based on limitation of motion and subjective complaints of pain.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for back injury residuals due to new evidence. The dental disorder claim remains denied.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence was submitted to reopen the claim of service connection for the cause of death. However, the merits of the case were denied as the appeal is not about service connection at all.

The Board found no evidence of service-connected injuries to the neck, back, or brain. The veteran's current conditions are attributed to a head trauma in 1978.

The Board denied service connection for left eye blindness and right eye decreased visual acuity, finding that the veteran's pre-existing conditions did not worsen during service.

The Board found that the veteran does not have a current diagnosis of peptic ulcer disease and denied service connection for this condition. The issue of gastritis was also denied as there is no evidence of gastrointestinal issues during service.

The Board finds that the veteran's cervical spine disability, manifested by surgical residuals of disc disease, is due to an injury sustained during service. However, there is no evidence supporting a thoracic spine disability due to any event or incident of his period of active service.

The Board found that the veteran's service medical records are incomplete and conceded that he experienced skin problems of the feet, primarily consisting of bilateral calluses. However, there was no evidence to establish a connection between his current condition and his period of service.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not have qualifying service in the U.S. Armed Forces and therefore is not eligible for VA benefits.

The Board found that the veteran did not have a chronic skin disorder during her period of active military service and there is no competent medical evidence linking any current skin disability to service. Therefore, the claim for service connection for a skin disorder, including dermatofibroma, was denied.

The veteran's right knee strain and left leg injury are rated at 10 percent each, while his thoracic spine injury is rated at 10 percent. The temporary total disability evaluation for surgery performed on May 30, 2000, is granted.