Other conditions decisions — 2007

The Board denied service connection for left atrial enlargement with myxomas mitral valve and right ventricle hypertrophy, finding that the clinical findings were not related to service-connected PTSD.,Service connection was also denied for peptic ulcer disease (claimed as reflux), as there is no evidence of a current disability within one year of separation from service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to the need for a VA examination to determine the etiology of any right eye disability, including chorioretinal atrophy.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hypertension does not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating, as his blood pressure readings have consistently been below the threshold required for a 20% evaluation.

The Board denied the claim for service connection of lupus, finding that there was no evidence linking the incident of allergic dermatitis during ACDUTRA to the current diagnosis of lupus.

The VA denied an increased evaluation for the veteran's service-connected fracture of the left great toe, as his disability is currently rated at 10 percent and does not meet criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has determined that the veteran's neuropathy with pain in both feet, which he attributes to cold injuries sustained during service, is related to his military service and has granted service connection for these residuals.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining her Social Security Administration records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the severity of her service-connected disability. The claim will be reconsidered after these actions.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a prostate condition, stomach condition, and left leg condition. The evidence does not establish these conditions were incurred or aggravated during active military service.

The Board has granted service connection for phlebitis, right leg, but denied cellulitis, right leg.

The veteran's patellofemoral syndrome with degenerative changes in both knees is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board has determined that this rating is appropriate based on the current evidence of record.

The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for additional compensation benefits for his spouse was denied. The RO notified the veteran of his potential eligibility in November 1995, but he did not file a claim until June 20, 2003.

The Board has granted a rating of 30 percent for the veteran's service-connected left ankle disability, which is more than the current 20 percent rating. The condition involves ankylosis with limited motion.

The Board has ordered a remand due to the lack of service medical records and the need for further inquiry into the nature and severity of any current dental disorder, including whether it relates to service.

The veteran's service was less than 90 days, which disqualifies him from basic eligibility for nonservice-connected pension benefits.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral foot and leg disorders due to incomplete medical records, requiring further examination and determination of whether any pre-existing conditions were aggravated by military service.

The VA determined that the appellant does not have qualifying service as a veteran for the purpose of receiving VA benefits.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for periodontal disease and cardiovascular disorder, with the latter being secondary to the former. The evidence does not support a finding of current periodontal disease or a nexus between the claimed conditions and military service.

The Board found that the veteran did not submit new and material evidence to reopen his claim for service connection for residuals of basal cell carcinoma, which was previously denied in March 2003. The decision is based on the lack of evidence linking the current condition to service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected disabilities, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating or compensation.

The Board has determined that the submitted evidence is not new and material, thus denying the veteran's application to reopen his claim of service connection for residuals of a gunshot wound to the right buttock.