Other conditions decisions — 2006

The appellant's application for VA home loan benefits was denied because he did not meet the eligibility criteria as a 'veteran' under the laws pertaining to VA home loan benefits.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a left eye disability, to include as secondary to his service-connected right eye disorder, and an increased evaluation for his right eye disorder. The evidence did not establish that the veteran had a current left eye disability.

The Board denied the appellant's eligibility for VA death benefits as a surviving spouse due to lack of verified active military service with the U.S. Armed Forces.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for a stomach disorder, but denied the secondary service connection as there is no evidence that the veteran's current stomach disorder is related to his service-connected seizure disorder.

The veteran's appeal is remanded due to a discrepancy in income reporting, and the VA Health Eligibility Center (HEC) needs to consider whether he qualifies for hardship provisions under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1722(e)(1).

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection of a low back disability, concluding that no current disability exists.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for service connection for conjunctivitis of the right eye, finding no current diagnosis and insufficient evidence to link it to service or a service-connected condition.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to new service medical records submitted by the veteran.

The Board denied the veteran's claim of service connection for a gastrointestinal disorder, finding that there was no direct evidence linking his current condition to his military service.

The Board found no evidence of ulcers in service and denied the veteran's claim for service connection for ulcers. The issue of service connection for diarrhea is addressed in the REMAND portion of the decision.

The Board has remanded the claim for unspecified joint pain to the RO for further development and consideration.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not currently have a rash and therefore, service connection for a rash is denied.

The Board found no evidence that the veteran's essential tremors are related to service or exposure to ionizing radiation. The claim for service connection was denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for promyelocytic leukemia, finding no direct evidence linking it to his military service or exposure to Agent Orange.

The veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for special monthly compensation was dismissed as the appellant's representative indicated satisfaction with the award and requested dismissal of the appeal.

The Board has determined that the veteran's left elbow disability does not warrant a higher rating than the current 20 percent assigned.

The veteran's skin disability is being remanded for further examination and evaluation, including porphyrin urine testing. The case will be reviewed to determine if service connection can be established based on the nature of his disability.

The Board found that the veteran's left foot fracture residuals with traumatic arthritis do not meet the criteria for a higher rating than 10 percent, as there is no evidence of involvement in two or more major joints, incapacitating exacerbations, flatfoot, clawfoot, malunion or nonunion of the tarsal or metatarsal bones, or other foot injuries. The disability picture does not warrant application of the schedular criteria.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for scheduling a hearing before a Veterans Law Judge at the RO. The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of intervertebral disc syndrome, postoperative remains pending.

The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his hiatal hernia with peptic ulcer disease is being remanded due to the need for a thorough examination and consideration of all relevant evidence.