Other conditions decisions — 2006

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a VA examination to determine if the veteran currently has a pulmonary disorder and its etiology. The claim will be reconsidered after this additional evidence is obtained.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for service connection for a bladder disorder, finding that the veteran did not have a pre-existing bladder disorder prior to service and that any subsequent bladder issues were related to his already existing condition.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a pulmonary disability (cavitary lesions of the left lung) and an eye disability (ocular histoplasmosis), finding no competent evidence linking these conditions to his active military service.

The Board previously denied the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for a cardiovascular disorder, claimed as secondary to his service-connected residuals of perforating gunshot wound. The Court has ordered further development due to incomplete examination and remanded for additional medical opinions.

The veteran's daughter is seeking eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 35, but her appeal has been remanded due to the need for a hearing before a local Decision Review Officer.

The veteran is seeking compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for bloating, nausea, and bowel problems resulting from surgery (Nissen fundoplication) at a VA medical facility in July 2000. The Board found that the claim had been rendered moot because the veteran was already receiving compensation for his service-connected gastrointestinal disability.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death, finding that leukemia and myelodysplastic syndrome were not incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service records and failure to provide proper VCAA notice.

The Board has determined that service connection is not warranted for a dental disability involving the teeth numbered 6-10 and 22-27 for the purposes of receiving VA outpatient dental treatment.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for an etiology opinion and additional service personnel records.

The Board has determined that the evidence does not support a higher evaluation for the veteran's duodenal ulcer, as it does not meet the criteria for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent under the applicable Diagnostic Code.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the veteran's death and entitlement to Dependents' Educational Assistance benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. Chapter 35 due to a lack of evidence showing that any service-connected disability caused or contributed to the veteran's death.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the veteran's claim of service connection for residuals of being struck by lightning. The appeal is denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a rash and an increased evaluation for bilateral pes planus, finding no new and material evidence to reopen his previously denied claim for a rash.

The Board found no current evidence of mitral valve prolapse and denied the veteran's claim for service connection. The issue regarding the lumbar spine arthritis was remanded.

The Board has ordered the VA to conduct an audit of charges against entitlement for educational assistance elected under chapters 30, 31, and 34. The veteran's claim will be readjudicated after this is completed.

The Board has determined that the veteran's restless leg syndrome is secondary to his service-connected post-traumatic stress disorder.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected strain myositis of the lumboparavertebral muscles is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.

The Board denied the reopening of a claim for service connection for a perforated left eardrum, finding that new and material evidence was not submitted.

The Board found that new and material evidence had not been received to reopen the claim for service connection for residuals of an injury to the right leg, including arthritic change. The decision denied the reopening of the claim.