Other conditions decisions — 2007

The VA denied an increased evaluation for sacroiliac deformity, finding that the condition did not warrant a rating higher than 10 percent.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected cataract of the left eye and pseudophakia of the right eye do not meet or approximate the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 50 percent.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for a dental condition resulting in the loss of all teeth, but has denied the underlying claim as there is no evidence that the veteran's current dental condition was incurred during his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining an opinion from a VA physician regarding the relationship between the veteran's cervical spine degenerative changes and his service-connected shell fragment wound of the neck.

The Board has granted service connection for retroperitoneal fibrosis with a history of hydronephrosis, effective from April 5, 1989.

The Board has determined that the veteran's esophageal hiatal hernia was aggravated by service, and thus service connection is granted.

The veteran's claim for service connection for prostate cancer due to radiation exposure is being remanded for additional development.

The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for residuals of poliomyelitis, left leg, is denied as it was not received prior to May 10, 2001.

The veteran's claims for service connection for colonic polyps, stress fracture of the right foot (heel), and abnormal electrocardiogram are granted. However, his claim for service connection for a positive purified protein of tuberculin test is denied due to lack of evidence of chronic disease or disability.

The VA denied an increased evaluation for chronic pyelonephritis, currently rated at 10 percent.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to ensure compliance with the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000 and proper notice has been provided. The case will be returned for readjudication.

The Board has found that further development is necessary due to the need for medical records and a VA examination. The veteran's claim for an increased rating remains on hold until these steps are completed.

The Board has remanded the case for a new disability evaluation examination due to the lack of recent medical evidence and the need to consider pain and weakness on the disability.

The Board found that the veteran's pre-existing foot cavovarus with flexion contracture of the toes did not worsen during service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has ordered additional development to obtain terminal hospital records and medical opinions regarding the cause of death, as well as whether the veteran was entitled to DIC under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318 due to his service-connected disabilities.

The veteran's claims for an initial compensable disability rating and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development of his VA medical records, including those from Marion, Illinois and John Cochran VAMC in St. Louis.

The Board has granted a separate 20 percent rating for the veteran's service-connected tendomuscular strain with metatarsalgia of the left foot, finding that his symptoms meet the criteria for moderately severe foot impairment.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for status post multiple abdominal surgeries due to an ulcer and a recurrent incisional hernia, finding no competent medical evidence linking these conditions to his military service. The skin cancer claim was also denied as there is no evidence of herbicide exposure during service or any nexus between the condition and service.

The Board has granted increased ratings of 20 percent for the veteran's right and left foot disabilities, finding that they are manifested by moderately severe impairment.

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