Other conditions decisions — 2006

The veteran is seeking service connection for a right arm disorder. The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and conducting an examination.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for his service-connected choroiditis of the right eye is denied as there is no evidence to support a rating higher than the current 30 percent.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a currently diagnosed left hand disorder and therefore service connection for this condition is denied.

The Board has determined that there is no competent medical evidence showing the appellant has spina bifida, and thus his claim for benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1805 as a child of a Vietnam veteran born with spina bifida is denied.

The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for his service-connected Osgood Schlatter disease of the knees is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The case is being sent back to the RO for further verification of the appellant's military service and eligibility for VA benefits.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and clarifying the veteran's hearing preferences.

The Board has granted the veteran's request for a waiver of recovery of an overpayment of 38 U.S.C.A. Chapter 35 Dependents' Educational Assistance benefits in the amount of $485.57, plus accrued interest and penalty fees.

The Board has determined that the appellant is entitled to an effective date of June 26, 2000 for the award of DIC benefits.

The veteran's appeal has been dismissed as the appellant withdrew their appeal before a decision was made.

The Board has granted a 10 percent evaluation for paresthesia of both breasts as a residual of bilateral mastectomy, effective February 27, 2001.

The appellant's service was classified as ACDUTRA (active duty for training) only, and he did not serve on active duty. Therefore, his enrollment in the VA healthcare system is denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a currently diagnosed bilateral hip disorder and therefore, service connection for this condition is denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a splenectomy, finding that there was no evidence linking the procedure to his military service or any exposure to DDT.

The Board found that the veteran's peptic ulcer disease and associated dyspepsia were not incurred in or aggravated by service, nor could they be presumed to have been incurred due to a period of active duty. The Board concluded that there was no evidence linking current symptoms to military service.

The veteran's duodenal ulcer was granted an initial rating of 20 percent prior to May 6, 2005 and a subsequent increased rating to 40 percent after that date.

The Board finds that the veteran's right hand disorder, arthritis is not attributable to service and was not aggravated by service. As a result, his claim for service connection is denied.

The veteran's appeal is dismissed due to his death.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and VA treatment records. The veteran's claims for a higher rating for his left knee disability and TDIU will be reconsidered after this additional evidence is obtained.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence of verified stressors, and a new VA examination is required.