Other conditions decisions — 2006

The Board found that the deceased serviceman's death was due to his own willful misconduct and not in the line of duty, thus denying the claim.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an increased rating for his service-connected chronic thrombophlebitis of the left femoral vein and service connection for pes planus, finding that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating or service connection.

The Board found that the veteran's scoliosis and thoracic vertebra deformity were not incurred or aggravated by service. The presumption of soundness at entry is rebutted because there was clear and unmistakable evidence that these conditions pre-existed service.

The veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for further development and clarification of the overpayment issue, including obtaining a paid and due audit of pension benefits and notification from the VA Debt Management Center.

The Board has determined that the veteran's pancreatic cancer was not caused by his exposure to herbicides in service, and therefore denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death.

The veteran's disability rating for restrictive lung disease is granted at a level of 60 percent prior to December 7, 2004, and denied above that level.

The Board dismissed the appeal because there was no final decision to review for CUE, and another issue related to this case is being remanded.

The veteran's claims for increased evaluations of her service-connected cold injury residuals to both feet were denied as the evidence did not show that she required medical care or treatment for these conditions, and no compensable evaluation was warranted.

The Board found no evidence to support the veteran's claims for service connection for agoraphobia and residuals of pneumonia, thus denying both claims.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a skin disability, joint pain, residuals of nerve and muscle injuries, and impaired speech, all secondary to herbicide exposure. The evidence does not show current diagnoses for these conditions.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current disability of toes and bilateral feet is not related to an in-service cold injury, and thus service connection for these disabilities cannot be granted.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for an umbilical hernia, finding that her condition was not incurred or aggravated in service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection and initial ratings for various conditions, including chronic appendicitis and gastritis.

The Board found that the veteran's transmetatarsal amputation was not caused by VA treatment and denied his claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.

The veteran seeks service connection for the residuals of a fall, which resulted in T-10 fracture with paraplegia and loss of bowel and bladder control, secondary to his service-connected hypertension. The appeal is currently remanded due to incomplete documentation.

The Board denied the claim as there is no legal entitlement to benefits for the veteran's daughter for birth defects, claimed to have been the result of exposure to Agent Orange.

The Board has determined that the veteran's pain in the left third metatarsal area is due to a fracture suffered during his period of service, and thus grants service connection for residuals of a third metatarsal joint fracture.

The Board found new and material evidence to reopen the claim for service connection for a brain tumor, which was previously denied due to lack of evidence linking the condition to service. The evidence now shows that the veteran's exposure to vinyl chloride during his active military service likely caused his brain tumor.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claimed cardiovascular disorder and bilateral eye disability are not related to his military service. The veteran's current conditions were diagnosed many years after separation from service.

The veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 is being remanded due to the need for further examination and development of his claims folder.