Other conditions decisions — 2006

The VA denied an increased rating for prostate cancer residuals, finding that the veteran's condition is not active and thus does not warrant a higher evaluation. The most dominant genitourinary dysfunction has been urinary frequency.

The Board has denied service connection for the residuals of a cold weather injury to the arms, finding that the veteran does not have any disability other than arthritis of the hands.

The Board found that the veteran's service-connected right wrist disability did not result in marked interference with employment or necessitate frequent periods of hospitalization, and thus denied his claim for extraschedular consideration.

The Board dismissed the moving party's motion as a second attempt to overturn the January 2004 decision on the basis of CUE, finding that such motions are prohibited once there is a final decision on a prior Board decision.

The Board has remanded the case due to procedural issues, including a request for clarification on whether the veteran desires a videoconference or Travel Board hearing.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and new-and-material evidence to reopen a claim of service connection for residuals of chemical burn injuries to both eyes. The left wrist disability was not ankylosed, the right ring finger disability did not meet criteria for a compensable rating, and there is no indication that the right zygomatic arch disability affects other digits or interferes with overall hand function.

The veteran's myocardial infarction and its residuals are granted compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. Section 1151 due to the delay in diagnosis caused by VA.

The veteran is seeking service connection for a bilateral heel disability. The RO denied this claim in August 2003, but the Board has decided to remand it due to the need for an examination and opinion regarding the etiology of any heel disorder found on examination.

The veteran's death was not service-connected and he did not meet the criteria for DIC or DEA benefits under Chapter 35.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected left knee disability (osteochondroma and chondromalacia) and right knee disability (chondromalacia). The conditions are currently rated as 10 percent disabling.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current diagnosis of sterility and there is no evidence linking any disability to service, including exposure to radiation. Therefore, service connection for sterility as a result of exposure to radiation is denied.

The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for chronic lymphocytic leukemia was denied as the change in law regarding this disease is applicable and it became effective on October 16, 2003.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of death due to bone cancer metastasis, finding no evidence linking it to service or a service-connected condition. The veteran's non-service-connected malaria was not found to be contributory to his death.

The claimant's appeal is to determine if new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen a previously denied claim regarding the character of his discharge, which would affect his eligibility for VA benefits. The case is being remanded due to VCAA notice deficiencies.

The appellant is not eligible to receive accrued VA pension benefits in excess of $533.48 as he does not qualify as a child of the veteran under VA regulations.

The veteran's claim for service connection for multinodular goiter with prominent nodule associated with radiation exposure is being remanded due to the need for a dose assessment of ionizing radiation exposure during his military service.

The veteran's residuals of cold injury to both feet are manifested by complaints of chronic pain and cold sensitivity, with nailbed deformity and loss of protective threshold. The Board has granted increased ratings of 30 percent for each foot.

The Board has determined that the veteran's chronic cerebrovascular accident residuals were not incurred during active service and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the evidence is in equipoise as to whether the veteran's left knee osteochondritis dissecans was incurred during active service. Therefore, service connection for this condition is granted.

The Board has ordered additional VA treatment records from the Central Arkansas Health Care System to be obtained, and the claims will be readjudicated after this development.