Other conditions decisions — 2006

The Board found that the veteran's colon cancer is not related to service, including exposure to asbestos, chemicals or radiation. The claim was denied.

The Board denied service connection for generalized arthritis as there is no current medical diagnosis of disability.

The Board has determined that the veteran's allergies were not manifested during service or within a year of separation, and there is no medical evidence linking his current allergies to his military service. As such, the claim for service connection for allergies is denied.

The Board has granted a 50 percent rating for dysthymic disorder, effective March 2, 2001. The current symptoms of depression and anxiety, social isolation, irritability, short-term memory deficit, and intermittent suicide ideation are indicative of no more than occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Board has determined that the veteran's need for continued convalescence beyond August 31, 1996 following his left foot surgery in June 1996 is not supported by the evidence and thus denied his claim.

The veteran's claim for vocational rehabilitation services prior to June 1998 was denied as he did not cooperate with VA staff in completing an initial evaluation and developing a rehabilitation plan, preventing timely induction into the program.

The Board has determined that the appellant did not submit new and material evidence to reopen her claim of service connection for the cause of the veteran's death.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for right leg shortening and an initial increased rating for spondylolisthesis with spondylolysis at L5-S1, to include disc herniation at L3 and L4. The evidence did not support a finding of a current disability associated with shortening of the right leg.

The veteran is seeking compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for a right eye disability with vitreous hemorrhage and choroidal lesion, which he claims was caused by VA treatment in October 1999. The case is being remanded to obtain consent forms from the veteran prior to surgery.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for educational assistance benefits under Chapter 32, Title 38, United States Code due to lack of eligibility based on his service dates.

The Board denied the veteran's request for reimbursement of educational assistance benefits due to his application being filed more than one year after taking the examinations, in accordance with VA regulations.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for service connection for skin disability, joint pain, night sweats/fever/chills, and respiratory disability are denied as there is no competent evidence showing a nexus between these conditions and his military service or herbicide exposure.

The Board has denied the reopening of a claim for service connection for an eye disorder and has remanded the issue of service connection for a pituitary tumor.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a review of the claims file by a VA physician to determine if the veteran was mentally incompetent during any period between June 1977 and October 1978. The claim will be readjudicated after this determination.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current disability manifested by joint pain or memory loss due to an undiagnosed illness related to his military service. The claims are therefore denied.

The Board has ordered the case to be remanded due to incorrect correspondence addresses. The appellant's claim for service connection for the cause of her husband's death will need to be reviewed again at the Appeals Management Center (AMC).

The Board found that the veteran's current skin disability is not related to service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board found that the veteran's current respiratory disability is not related to his active service and denied his claim for service connection.

The veteran's service-connected residuals of tonsillectomy with resultant chronic pharyngitis and dysphagia are rated at 30 percent effective June 12, 2003.

The Board has ordered the VA to obtain all relevant medical records and provide an updated opinion from a VA physician regarding whether the veteran's cause of death, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, is related to his military service. The case will be remanded for further review.