Other conditions decisions — 2007

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected residuals of open fracture left mid-tibial shaft is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and further review of the evidence.

The veteran's claim for assistance in purchasing an automobile or other conveyance, or adaptive equipment is denied as there are no service-connected disabilities that meet the criteria.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for additional development due to a lack of opinion regarding the onset and etiology of his claimed conditions, as well as consideration of whether any condition is related to or had its onset during service.

The Board found that the appellant's current pulmonary/respiratory disorders are not related to his service, specifically a smoke inhalation incident in 1957. The medical evidence did not support a link between his service and any of his diagnosed conditions.

The Board has granted a 10 percent evaluation for the service-connected residuals of a shell fragment wound to the right posterior chest, effective from the date of the decision.

The Board has ordered additional development due to the need for missing medical records and a VA examination. The appellant seeks service connection for the cause of her husband's death, which is currently under review.

The Board granted service connection for arthritis of the back on a new and material basis, resulting in a 10 percent rating effective August 12, 1994.

The veteran is seeking an initial compensable rating for his service-connected residuals of a gunshot wound to the left side. The Board has remanded this case due to inadequate examination records and the need for further development, including obtaining medical examinations at the Chillicothe State Prison.

The veteran's claim for a scar as a residual of her cholecystectomy was granted with an effective date of June 29, 2004.

The veteran's service-connected left foot disability, manifested by decreased muscle strength and tenderness from recurrent neuromas, is currently rated at 20 percent. The Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient notice in the previous denial of service connection for a lung disorder, and new evidence submitted by the veteran.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining work history records from Immigration and Naturalization Service and U.S. Customs for a specific period of time.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining a medical opinion regarding whether any current eye disorder clearly and unmistakably existed prior to service.

The Board denied an increased rating for dysthymic disorder and dismissed the appeal regarding azoospermia.

The Board found that the veteran's loss of taste and smell was not caused by VA care, treatment or examination. The claim is denied.

The Board found that the veteran's service-connected histoplasmosis did not cause or significantly contribute to his death, and denied both the claim for service connection for the cause of death and eligibility for DEA benefits.

The Board has ordered the RO to obtain medical records from Dr. Kevin Horns, M.D., who treated the veteran's feet in 1998. The case is now remanded for readjudication.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and development. The issue on appeal remains about his service-connected peptic ulcer disease, postoperative gastrectomy for gastric carcinoma.

The Board found no current claim on appeal that has been resolved in a manner favorable to the veteran, thus denying the request for direct payment of attorney fees by the VA.

The veteran's hidradenitis suppurativa and Stevens-Johnson Syndrome with associated symptoms were evaluated, but the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating.,Service connection for sick sinus syndrome was denied as it is not due to or aggravated by a service-connected disability.