Other conditions decisions — 2007

The Board denied the appellant's claim for an effective date earlier than May 14, 1996, for the grant of service connection for the cause of the veteran's death.

The Board found that the veteran's right eye vision loss was not caused by VA negligence or lack of proper skill, and thus denied his claim under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.

The veteran's skin rash of the groin is found to be proximately due to his service-connected diabetes mellitus. The veteran's PTSD more closely approximates occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 50% evaluation for the entire appeal period. The veteran's hypertension has not met or nearly approximated the criteria for an increased rating under the applicable diagnostic codes. The veteran is granted a compensable rating of 10% for his service-connected residual shrapnel burn scar, left leg.

The Board denied service connection for potassium deficiency and an increased evaluation for chondromalacia patella, finding no evidence of a current disability derived from in-service disease or injury.

The Board has determined that the veteran's nodular basal cell carcinoma is not related to his exposure to ionizing radiation during service and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for two lower abdominal scars, residual to cesarean sections and an ectopic pregnancy correction. Service connection was denied for the veteran's hysterectomy.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of death due to colon cancer, which was not found to be related to service or radiation exposure. The claimant's eligibility for DEA benefits under Chapter 35 was also denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for higher ratings for his service-connected post-operative left inguinal hernia repair, ilio-inguinal nerve entrapment, and ilio-inguinal neurectomy, as well as for post-operative lysis of adhesions following hernia repair. The appeals were not about service connection at all.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a VA examination to determine the etiology of the veteran's impotence and whether it is secondary to his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a violation of due process regarding notification and development under the VCAA.

The veteran's gastrointestinal disability is found to be secondary to her service-connected low back disability. Service connection for the low back disability was granted, with a rating of 10 percent prior to February 7, 2005 and increased to 20 percent thereafter.

The Board has denied service connection for left and right leg conditions, as well as left and right foot conditions. The evidence does not support a finding that the veteran's current conditions are related to his military service.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for his left knee disability, finding that the evidence did not show moderate impairment due to subluxation or lateral instability warranting a higher evaluation. The VA also granted a separate compensable rating for arthritis of the left knee.

The veteran's claim for service connection for left eye ptosis is being remanded due to the need for additional development and clarification of opinions regarding the etiology of his condition.

The veteran's right little finger disability is manifested by functional impairment and chronic pain, warranting a 10 percent rating.

The Board has determined that the veteran sustained a gunshot wound to the abdomen during service in Vietnam, which resulted in loss of part of his intestines. The evidence supports this finding and satisfies the requirements for service connection.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for service connection for a bilateral eye disorder, right thumb injury, dental trauma, sinusitis, and oral ulcers are denied as there is no evidence of current disabilities or a nexus to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate notice and further development is required.

The veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining private treatment records and scheduling a VA examination.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional notice and a VA examination to determine the current nature and severity of his service-connected disability, described as retained suture needle in peritoneum as a residual of gastric bypass surgery.