Other conditions decisions — 2006

The Board has remanded the case due to procedural defects and the appellant's request for a personal hearing via video conference, as well as her appointment of an American Legion representative.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for presbyopia and a rating in excess of 20 percent for fibromyalgia, finding that there was no competent evidence linking her current eye condition to military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for Osgood-Schlatter's disease of the right lower extremity, finding that the condition existed prior to service and was not aggravated therein.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a videoconference hearing.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and development of records.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not meet the criteria for special monthly pension on account of being housebound due to lack of a single permanent disability rated at 100% and no combination of disabilities independently ratable at 60%. The veteran's disabilities do not result in substantial confinement to his dwelling or immediate premises.

The Board has denied the appellant's request to increase the apportioned share of her son's VA compensation benefits, finding that an increased apportionment would cause undue hardship on both the veteran and other interested persons.

The VA Debt Management Center denied the veteran's request for a waiver of recovery of a loan guaranty indebtedness in the amount of $32,518.54 because it was not filed within one year after notification of the debt.

The Board found that the veteran's service-connected loose sternum with chronic chest pain does not warrant an increased evaluation beyond 30 percent, and his TDIU claim was also denied as he did not meet the criteria for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The veteran is seeking service connection for gout and gouty arthritis. The Board has determined that additional development of the record is required to determine if these conditions were present during or within one year following his military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected left wrist disability, manifested by arthritis and limitation of motion, does not warrant a rating in excess of 10 percent.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development due to insufficient VCAA notice and recent legal requirements.

The VA has determined that the veteran does not have a current pulmonary disability due to asbestos exposure during his military service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board denied the appellant's request for an earlier effective date of July 28, 2003 for special monthly pension based on aid and attendance for accrued benefits purposes. The claim was granted as of that date.

The veteran's claim for vocational rehabilitation benefits is being remanded due to a previous denial based on the lack of a 20% disability rating for his service-connected cervical strain. The case will be readjudicated and then returned to the Board if necessary.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for an effective date prior to March 21, 1996 for the grant of service connection for dysthymic disorder. The case is remanded for further development and consideration.

The Board has determined that there is no competent evidence linking the veteran's current spinal disability, including neck and back pain and numbness in the left arm and leg, to service. The veteran's headaches are also not linked to service.

The veteran's service connection claim for colon cancer and polyps of the digestive system, cecum to rectum is granted. The other issues are also granted with initial compensable disability ratings.

The Board found that the veteran's right elbow condition, a residual fracture, does not warrant a rating greater than 10 percent due to pain and lack of other functional limitations.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for a compensable rating for post-operative ingrown toenail of the left great toe and service connection for ingrown toenail of the right great toe.