Other conditions decisions — 2006

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for stasis ulcers of the lower extremities and an increased rating for his service-connected chronic steatomatosis, finding that there was no evidence to support these claims.

The Board denied the appellant's request to reopen her claim of whether her son became permanently incapable of self-support prior to age 18, finding that new and material evidence had not been submitted.

The veteran's Graves' Disease was not manifested by the required symptoms for a higher rating prior to June 6, 1996. The claim is denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's thrombocytosis, currently diagnosed as leukemia, was not incurred in or aggravated by active service and denied her claim for service connection.

The veteran's initial evaluations for his right femur fracture and left metatarsal fractures have been granted, but he is seeking an increased evaluation. The current 20 percent rating for the right femur fracture remains unchanged.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for squamous metaplasia and any residuals thereof, as well as her claim for an ovarian cyst condition. The evidence does not support a finding of current disability related to these conditions.

The Board found that the veteran's death was not due to VA negligence or fault, and denied DIC under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.

The veteran's residuals of fractures of the left femoral neck and left femur, to include arthritis of the left hip are currently productive of complaints of pain, stiffness, weakness and fatigability; objectively, there was pain and limited motion not requiring assistive devices for ambulation and not interfering with the activities of daily living. The criteria for entitlement to an evaluation in excess of 30 percent have not been met.

The veteran's low back disability was initially rated at 20 percent, effective October 1, 2001. The RO increased the rating to 40 percent from September 23, 2002, to May 9, 2005, and to 20 percent since May 10, 2005. The veteran's radiculopathy of the left lower extremity was also rated at 20 percent.

The Board has determined that the veteran's Crohn's disease did not have its onset during active service or result from a disease or injury in service. Therefore, the claim for service connection is denied.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for issuance of a Statement of the Case (SOC) addressing the issue of entitlement to an effective date earlier than May 7, 2001 for the grant of service connection for a left hip condition.

The Board found that there is no current sinus disability and denied the veteran's claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the veteran's right thumb injury is not related to his service or any service-connected conditions, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The case is being remanded for additional development due to the Veterans Law Judge conducting the hearing no longer being employed by the Board. The appellant should be scheduled for a hearing at the RO, and her claims file must be returned to the agency of original jurisdiction.

The Board has determined that the veteran's right foot hallux valgus and left foot disability do not warrant higher ratings as they are currently evaluated.

The veteran's request for VA education benefits and the validity of an overpayment are both denied.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for further development and consideration, including scheduling an ophthalmology examination.

The veteran's right orchialgia has been rated at 30 percent, the highest schedular rating available for this condition.

The Board found that the veteran's malignancy of the tongue was not caused by negligence or malpractice in VA treatment on September 9, 1999. Therefore, his claim for benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 is denied.

The veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death.