Other conditions decisions — 2007

The Board denied the claim as new and material evidence was not received to reopen a previously denied claim of entitlement to basic eligibility for VA benefits.

The Board denied a request for an earlier effective date of July 8, 2003 for the award of survivor's pension and aid and attendance allowance. The correct effective date is July 8, 2003 with payment commencing on August 1, 2003.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for further examination and consideration of new evidence, including recent treatment records. The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for his neck injury is currently pending.

The Board has determined that the cause of the veteran's death was not caused by or contributed to his service-connected disabilities, and thus denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death.

The Board found that the veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected disability, and denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a medical examination and consideration of new evidence. The veteran's claim will be reconsidered based on direct service connection.

The veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for his right hand tendon graft is being remanded to the RO for further development and re-adjudication, including consideration of additional medical evidence and a VA examination.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for post-phlebitic syndrome of the left leg, finding that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board has determined that the veteran's left foot disability does not meet or approximate the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent.

The appellant has withdrawn her appeal regarding the issues of service connection for the cause of the veteran's death and entitlement to Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) under the provisions of 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318.

The Board denied an increased rating for residuals of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, finding that the current 20 percent disability rating adequately compensates the veteran's pain and functional loss.

The Board found that the veteran's current lumbar spine disability was not incurred in or aggravated by his active service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's schizotypal personality disorder was aggravated in service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to insufficient consideration of previous medical opinions and examination findings.

The veteran's appeal involves the determination of whether he is entitled to higher compensation under 38 C.F.R. � 1151 for additional disability from VA treatment related to his left ischial decubitus ulcer and postoperative osteotomy with inflammatory reaction in the region of the left ischial bone.

The Board has determined that the veteran's irritable colon is not related to service and denied his claim.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were granted, with a 40% evaluation assigned for dislocated jaw. The claim for inner ear infection was also granted, but the effective date is not specified.

The Board denied service connection for a respiratory disorder due to exposure to second-hand smoke, asbestos, lead-based paint, tear gas and/or other chemicals during active service. The veteran's claim was not reopened as new evidence did not show the presence of a current disability.

The VA has denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluations for his service-connected gunshot wounds to the right thigh and upper arm, as there is no evidence of functional loss or additional symptoms beyond what is already reflected in the current 10 percent evaluation.

The Board has determined that the veteran's tibia/fibula disability does not warrant a higher rating, as it is currently evaluated at 20 percent.