Other conditions decisions — 2006

The Board has determined that the veteran's endometrial polyps began during her period of active service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board found no current disability involving dysentery, helminthiasis, or peptic ulcer disease and thus denied the veteran's claims for service connection.

The Board found that the veteran's current low back disability was not present during service, did not manifest within a year after service, and is not etiologically related to any incident from service. Therefore, the claim for service connection for a low back disorder is denied.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not have an employment handicap and therefore, does not meet the criteria for a program of vocational rehabilitation training under Chapter 31.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for atrioventricular block, finding that there is no evidence showing a nexus between his current condition and his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence of a current right leg or left leg disability, and the veteran's service connection claims for these disabilities have been denied.

The Board has decided to remand the veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD due to incomplete development and inadequate VCAA notice. The case will be returned to the RO for further action.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected residuals of a fractured nose do not warrant a compensable evaluation, as they are manifested by an external nasal valve collapse which contributes to a mild nasal airway obstruction.

The veteran's countable income exceeded the maximum annual pension rate, thus denying his eligibility for VA pension benefits.

The VA denied a rating in excess of 40 percent for the veteran's service-connected sacroiliac arthritis.

The Board has determined that the veteran's left femur impairment does not warrant a rating in excess of 30 percent, as his disability is characterized by malunion with marked hip disability.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to incomplete information and need for medical examinations.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded to the RO for further development, including obtaining Social Security Administration records.

The veteran's surviving spouse was found to be in need of aid and attendance, but the special monthly death pension based on this condition terminated before her death. Therefore, the appellant is not entitled to accrued benefits.

The veteran's daughter, who turned 18 in September 2003 and is not permanently incapable of self-support prior to that age, does not meet the eligibility requirements for VA death benefits.

The Board denied the veteran's application to reopen his claim for service connection for post-operative residuals of a pilonidal cyst and sinus, finding that no new and material evidence had been submitted.

The veteran's service-connected post-gastrectomy syndrome is manifested by frequent symptoms of indigestion, vomiting and dumping syndrome resulting in weight fluctuation, early night awakening, and interference with activities of daily living; his overall disability more closely approximates severe post-gastrectomy syndrome. The Board finds that the maximum 60 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 7308 is warranted.

The Board has remanded the case for further examination and medical opinions to determine if the veteran's current back disorders are related to his in-service complaints of groin and testicular pain.

The veteran's application for enrollment in the VA healthcare system was denied as he is not eligible due to his status as a non-service-connected veteran and the financial information provided.

The appellant's claim for VA death pension benefits as the 'helpless child' of his deceased veteran spouse is denied due to the fact that he was married prior to filing his claim and does not allege any termination or annulment of his marriage.