Other conditions decisions — 2007

The veteran's service-connected psychiatric disorder was rated at a noncompensable level from June 29, 1970 until March 27, 2001 and then assigned a 10 percent rating effective that date.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for tooth erosion for compensation purposes as he does not have a dental disability for which compensation can be paid.

The veteran's right shoulder disability is currently rated at 20 percent, and the ulnar lesion of the right elbow is rated at 10 percent.,Both conditions are denied as they do not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has determined that the veteran's residuals of a subdural hematoma are secondary to his service-connected adrenal adenoma with hypertension.

The veteran's HCL is presumed to be related to his exposure to herbicides in Vietnam, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The veteran's lower lip numbness, including lower teeth, gums, chin area and jaw/nasal reflux, was not caused by VA medical treatment. Therefore, the claim for disability compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 is denied.

The Board has denied the appellant's claims for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death and entitlement to improved death pension benefits due to her excessive income.

The veteran's death was caused by colitis, sepsis, and cerebrovascular accident. The appellant seeks service connection for the cause of her husband's death and DIC under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been submitted to reopen the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for psychosis, resulting in a denial.

The Board found no chronic residuals of a left foot injury during service or for many years thereafter, and thus denied the claim for service connection.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a current medical examination and for issuance of a supplemental statement of the case regarding income eligibility.

The Board has determined that there is no competent evidence of a chronic skin disorder in service or following service, and thus the claim for service connection for a skin disorder is denied.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for the cause of death due to new and material evidence. However, it was determined that the veteran's liver disease and ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm were not incurred in or aggravated by military service, nor may cirrhosis be presumed to have been incurred therein. The Board also found no evidence of herbicide exposure during service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including a VA examination and obtaining relevant medical records.

The Board has reinstated the veteran's separate 10 percent rating for residuals of concussion, finding that it was not pyramided with his service-connected PTSD and that there is no evidence of fraud in obtaining this rating.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a chronic disorder manifested by chest pain that had its onset in service, and therefore, service connection for this condition is denied.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine if the veteran was exposed to asbestos in service and whether his current respiratory disorders are related to such exposure. The case will be returned for further action.

The Board has determined that the veteran's left leg discrepancy and bilateral hip subtrochanteric bursitis and diffuse osteopenia of the hips are not service-connected as they are due to congenital defects, non-service connected disabilities, or the natural aging process.

The veteran's claim for concurrent receipt of military retired pay and VA service-connected disability compensation was denied as he is not eligible due to having less than the required years of service.

The case is being remanded for scheduling a Board hearing at the RO, and the appellant will be notified of the date by mail.