Other conditions decisions — 2006

The Board found that new and material evidence had been received to reopen the veteran's claim for service connection for myositis of the dorsal spine. However, the Board determined that there is no current diagnosis of myositis of the dorsal spine in the medical records, and thus denied the claim as the preponderance of the evidence does not support a finding of service connection.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an initial compensable evaluation for residuals of a fractured right ring finger, finding that the disability did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under VA's schedular guidelines.

The veteran is seeking service connection for Crohn's disease, which he believes had its onset during his military service. The VA has requested additional medical records and will schedule the veteran for a VA examination to determine if his symptoms are related to his military service.

The Board found no CUE in the August 1968 RO decision that denied service connection for bilateral hip disabilities. The veteran currently has bilateral hip disabilities as a result of his active service.

The veteran's claim for a clothing allowance has been denied, and the case is being remanded to issue a Statement of the Case (SOC).

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for removal of both ovaries and premature menopause, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to her military service.

The veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 is denied because the evidence does not support a finding of additional disability due to delay in treatment of her fibroids.

The Board found that new and material evidence had not been received to reopen the veteran's claim, as the evidence submitted since 1976 was either cumulative or did not relate directly to his forfeiture action.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to determine if the veteran's current meningioma of the brain is related to his service.

The veteran's claims for service connection for malaria, a pinched nerve in the neck, and an increased evaluation for residuals of left shoulder shell fragment wound were denied. The veteran was granted a 10% disability rating prior to June 2, 2003, a 20% disability rating effective June 2, 2003, and a 30% disability rating effective September 8, 2004 for residuals of the left shoulder shell fragment wound.

The veteran's service-connected impairment of the femur, left leg is currently evaluated as 30 percent disabling. The evidence does not support an evaluation in excess of this rating.

The Board has remanded the case for further review and development of evidence, including from the service department.

The Board found that the veteran's paraplegia was not incurred in or aggravated by service and is not proximately due to a service-connected disability.

The Board dismissed the veteran's appeal as she did not file a timely substantive appeal regarding her claim for an effective date prior to May 10, 1994, for additional compensation based on a dependent parent.

The Board found no evidence linking the veteran's gastrointestinal disorder, including esophagitis and duodenitis, to his active duty service or any period of INACDUTRA. The claim for service connection was denied.

The Board found that the veteran's urinary incontinence and vaginal discharge did not result from VA treatment, and thus denied her claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.

The veteran has withdrawn his appeal for service connection of loss of teeth, and the case is dismissed.

The Board found that the veteran's stuttering disability was not incurred in or aggravated by active service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a chronic groin rash disorder, finding no evidence of current disability or continuity of symptomatology since service.

Service connection granted for loss of vision and GI symptoms due to undiagnosed illness.,Service connection denied for uncontrolled body shaking, hair loss, and allergies as due to undiagnosed illness.