Other conditions decisions — 2006

The VA determined that the veteran's herniated nucleus pulposus does not warrant a rating higher than 40 percent.

The Board found no evidence to support the veteran's claims for service connection for right eye keratoconus and denied his request for an increased rating for traumatic maculopathy of the left eye. The veteran is currently rated at 30% for his left eye condition, which does not meet the criteria for blindness in both eyes.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected digestive system condition, finding that he did not present symptoms of diarrhea or alternating diarrhea and constipation with more or less constant abdominal distress.

The Board has dismissed the appeal as to the issue of service connection for a left leg disability due to the appellant's withdrawal. The claim of service connection for residuals of dental trauma is denied.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to a lack of timely substantive appeal and the need for a personal hearing.

The veteran's service does not qualify him for VA nonservice-connected disability pension benefits because his active duty did not include service in the Republic of Vietnam during a recognized period of war.

The Board has determined that the veteran's deviated nasal septum does not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation, and thus denied his claim.

The case is being remanded to the RO for scheduling a Board hearing at the Huntington, West Virginia RO. The appellant should be notified of her right to withdraw the request if she does not want the hearing.

The Board has determined that the veteran's cyclothymia and adjustment disorder with mixed emotional features were not incurred or aggravated by active service.

The case is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining relevant medical records and scheduling a psychiatric evaluation to determine if there is any relationship between the post-service diagnoses and service.

The Board has determined that the appellant's claim for an effective date prior to January 1, 2004, for the grant of death pension benefits is denied as there was no formal or informal claim received within 45 days of her husband's death.

The Board denied the reopening of the claim for service connection for testicular atrophy as a result of mumps, finding that the evidence submitted was not new and material.

The Board found no evidence to support the veteran's claim that his current spinal disorder is related to service or service-connected flat feet, and thus denied the claim.

The Board denied the veteran's daughter's claims for service connection for the cause of her father's death and recognition as a 'child' based on permanent incapacity for self-support prior to attaining the age of 18.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for service connection for the cause of her husband's death, concluding that his terminal processes were not related to his military service or previously service-connected conditions.

The veteran's varicose veins were rated at 60 percent since January 12, 1998. The appeal is denied as the evidence does not support a higher rating.

The Board found that the preponderance of evidence does not establish a causal relationship between the veteran's current right eye disability and his service in World War II, thus denying his claim for service connection.

The veteran's claim for basic eligibility to receive educational assistance benefits under Chapters 30 or 34, Title 38 of the United States Code is denied due to lack of legal basis.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have current osteomyelitis and there is no evidence of osteomyelitis in service. Therefore, the claim for service connection for osteomyelitis is denied.

The veteran has withdrawn his appeals regarding the ratings for left metacarpal fractures, and thus the cases are dismissed.