Other conditions decisions — 2006

The Board found no current diagnosis of bilateral shin splints and concluded that the veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral shin splints is denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not currently have a chronic disability of the right hand, and thus service connection for this condition is denied.

The Board found that the veteran's neck and lower back pain do not warrant a rating in excess of 10 percent, as there is no evidence of moderate limitation of motion or incapacitating episodes.

The veteran's stomach disorder and gastrointestinal conditions have not been shown to be related to service. The Board finds no competent evidence to support this claim.

The Board is remanding the case for additional development, including obtaining information about the veteran's discharge and her service records.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to determine whether new and material evidence was presented to reopen claims for service connection, as well as to address the veteran's PTSD claim.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current diagnosis of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and therefore, service connection for PTSD is denied.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a left eye disability and bilateral inguinal hernia, finding that there is no competent evidence of acquired pathology superimposed on his pre-existing refractive error or any nexus between the hernias and his service-connected thoracolumbar disability.

The veteran's disability rating for his shrapnel wound with partial muscle loss of the left lateral hamstring has been increased to 30 percent, effective from the date service connection was granted.

The Board denied service connection for a right foot strain and denied initial disability ratings in excess of 10 percent for bunion of the right great toe with bunionectomy and metatarsalgia of the right foot.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA examination reports and cardiovascular specialist opinions.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current hernia or boils, and there is no evidence of these conditions being related to service. Therefore, service connection for both conditions is denied.

The Board denied an extraschedular evaluation for the veteran's gunshot wound to the left abdomen, currently rated at 10 percent.

The Board has determined that additional development, including a VA examination or medical opinion concerning the merits of the claim and evidentiary development under 38 C.F.R. § 3.311, is required due to the appellant's claims for service connection for hairy cell leukemia based on exposure to ionizing radiation in service.

The veteran's mild degenerative changes and tear of the medial meniscus of the right knee were not incurred in or related to service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to new evidence submitted by the veteran and other procedural issues.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining information about the veteran's exposure to pesticides and benzene during service. The VA specialist will provide an opinion on whether the veteran's in-service Agent Orange exposure (and/or other herbicide, pesticide, or benzene exposure) caused his death from Myelodysplastic Syndrome and Acute Myelocytic Leukemia.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a skin disorder and lung disorder, finding no evidence of such conditions during or within one year after service. The veteran's current diagnoses are not related to his period of active duty.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for his right hand injury is being remanded for additional development.

The Board has remanded the case for further action, including scheduling a hearing at the RO and addressing the veteran's claims.