Other conditions decisions — 2006

The veteran's spouse S.B. was granted an apportionment of the veteran's disability compensation for the period December 1, 2001 to September 1, 2002 due to her custody of the veteran's children during this time.

The Board has determined that the veteran's left eye diplopia, a residual of PRK surgery during service, is service-connected and warrants a rating of 30%.

The veteran's claims for an increased rating and service connection are being remanded due to the need for proper VCAA notification, additional development of his medical records, and a VA examination.

The veteran's current skin rash (or hives) is not associated with his active service, including his presumed in-service exposure to Agent Orange. His claim for service connection is denied.

The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his vision impairment is being remanded due to the need for further development, including a VA eye examination and consideration of whether an extraschedular rating is warranted.

The Board found no evidence to support the veteran's claims for service connection for swelling and arthralgia of multiple joints, hypertension, or an acquired psychiatric disorder. The disabilities were not shown to have originated in service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for coccidiodomycosis and HIV, finding no evidence of a nexus to his military service.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim of service connection for hammertoes of the right foot with corns and calluses due to new evidence submitted since the last denial in September 1997. The case is remanded for further development, including a VA examination.

The Board finds that the veteran sustained an injury of his upper front four teeth during service and grants service connection for dental trauma of the upper front four teeth, requiring a bridge.

The veteran's non-Hodgkin's lymphoma was not incurred or aggravated by service, and it cannot be presumed to have been caused by exposure to herbicides in Vietnam.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for muscular aches of the arms and legs, excessive weight gain, and dental disability. The decision also noted that the veteran did not have any claimed conditions related to exposure to specific toxins or pollutants.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected winged scapula is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing corrective VCAA notice.

The veteran is seeking service connection for a left hand disability, claimed as Dupuytren's contracture, which he contends is secondary to his service-connected right hand Dupuytren's contracture. The claim has been remanded due to the need for an examination addressing whether the left hand disability was caused or aggravated by the service-connected right hand condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to failure to provide VCAA notice and for obtaining updated financial information from the veteran.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not have appropriate service to qualify for VA benefits, and therefore denies his claim.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for VA benefits due to a lack of service as a member of the Philippine Commonwealth Army, including recognized guerrillas, in the United States Armed Forces.

The appellant does not have qualifying service for VA pension benefits and therefore is denied eligibility.

The Board denied the appellant's claim as her spouse did not meet the legal definition of 'veteran' and therefore, basic eligibility for VA death benefits was denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's restless leg syndrome began during his active service and is therefore granted service connection.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claimed conditions, including residuals of head injury and spasms of the left side of the body associated with residuals of head injury, pre-existed his military service and were not aggravated by it. As such, service connection for these conditions is denied.