Other conditions decisions — 2007

The VA determined that there is no evidence of a current jaw disability related to service or any incident of service, including extraction of tooth number 16. Therefore, the claim for service connection for a jaw disability was denied.

The claim for service connection for the cause of death due to multiple myeloma is denied because there is no evidence that the veteran's exposure to ionizing radiation in service caused or contributed substantially to his death.

The veteran's death was attributed to suspected pulmonary embolism, with no other conditions listed as having given rise to the immediate cause of death. The Board found that his service-connected disabilities did not contribute substantially or materially to his demise and denied both the claim for service connection for the cause of death and the claim for accrued benefits.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for shingles and a respiratory disorder, finding that there is no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the issue of retroactive pay for individual unemployability benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1114 before a decision was made.

The veteran's residuals of intranasal polypectomy and ethmoidectomy are rated at 30 percent since October 16, 2002.

The Board has determined that the veteran's residuals of L2 compression fracture meet the criteria for a 40 percent disability rating, effective April 4, 2006.

The VA denied a higher disability rating for the veteran's service-connected left snapping hip syndrome with bursitis, currently rated at 10 percent.

The Board found that the veteran's ulcerative colitis is not related to his service, including exposure to Project SHAD chemicals.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current right inguinal hernia is related to an incident in service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that the veteran's DVT of the right leg and any other related conditions, to include a left eye condition, are not due to carelessness, negligence, lack of proper skill or similar instance of fault on the part of VA in furnishing medical treatment. Therefore, compensation benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 have been denied.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected herniated nucleus pulposus, postoperative laminectomy and discectomy is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and development of records.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining VA medical records and arranging for a VA examination to assess the veteran's cognitive disorder related to his stroke.

The Board denied the appellant's application to reopen her claim for revocation of forfeiture of her right to VA benefits, finding that she submitted false and fraudulent evidence.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected TMJ syndrome and trigeminal neuralgia do not warrant a compensable rating, resulting in denial of both claims. The issue regarding trigeminal neuralgia is being remanded for further review.

The Board has determined that the veteran's post-operative residuals of bilateral inguinal hernias warrant a 10 percent evaluation, as his symptoms approximate those required for such an evaluation under Diagnostic Code 7338.

The veteran's medial epicondylitis of the left elbow is related to her service as a medical supply clerk, and the Board grants this claim.

The veteran is seeking service connection for his Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which he claims was caused by exposure to chemicals and treatment for encephalitis during service. The Board has ordered a remand due to the need for additional records and an examination.

The Board denied the veteran's spouse's request for an extension of the delimiting date for educational assistance benefits under Chapter 35, as neither the last date of the delimiting period nor the termination of the period of physical disability has occurred.

The veteran's claim for VA dental treatment was denied as he did not apply for current dental treatment benefits by December 31, 1954. The appeal is based on the veteran's service-connected teeth and does not involve any presumption or secondary service connection.