Other conditions decisions — 2007

The veteran's case is being remanded for a new hearing before another Veterans Law Judge at the RO due to the previous judge ceasing employment with the Board.

The Board found no evidence of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus during service or within one year after discharge, and the most persuasive medical opinion did not support a connection between the current condition and service. The claim for service connection was denied.

The Board found that the veteran's cerebrovascular accident was not caused by VA treatment and is not related to his service-connected PTSD. Therefore, he does not meet the criteria for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 or for service connection.

The veteran's right fifth metacarpal fracture residuals are productive of decreased grip strength, decreased right hand function, and limitation of motion of the third, fourth, and fifth fingers. The disability does not meet criteria for a higher rating as it is not ankylosis or amputation.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a chronic disability manifested by fatigue or sleep disturbance, and thus service connection for these conditions is denied.

The appeal has been dismissed due to the appellant's death.

The Board found that there was no evidence showing a service connection for the cause of death, and thus denied the claim.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a left eye condition and an increased rating for right eye pterygium, as well as a claim for a 10% rating based on multiple noncompensable service-connected disabilities. The decision found no evidence of a current left eye condition or loss of vision related to his service-connected right eye pterygium.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have any chronic residuals from mononucleosis, which was resolved during service. As a result, the claim for service connection is denied.

The Board has remanded the case for further action due to a possible discharge in bankruptcy and to determine if an overpayment of death pension benefits is valid.

The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for his service-connected herniated intervertebral disc, L5-S1 was denied by the Board. The evidence did not show pronounced intervertebral disc syndrome or unfavorable ankylosis of the entire thoracolumbar spine.

The Board has granted service connection for spondylolisthesis and remanded the secondary service connection claim for further development.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for recognition as the surviving spouse of the veteran for VA benefits purposes, finding that new and material evidence had not been submitted to reopen the claim.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for residuals of D-3 compression fracture was denied. The RO assigned a 20 percent disability rating based on moderate limitation of motion of the cervical spine, but this decision is now considered invalid due to regulatory changes effective September 26, 2003.

The Board denied the veteran's request to reopen his claim for service connection for viral meningitis, finding that new and material evidence had not been received.

The Board has determined that the veteran's fungal infection of the feet, with onychogryphosis, was not incurred during his period of active duty service and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's death, and thus there are no merits for adjudication.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for scheduling a travel board hearing. The issues of service connection and rating for boils, neuropathies in bilateral hands and feet, and PTSD are pending.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection of a left eye disability due to new and material evidence. However, it denied his request for an increased rating for bilateral pes planus.

The Board has granted service connection for bile duct cancer on a presumptive basis due to participation in Operation CROSSROADS. The claim for posterior subcapsular cataracts is pending.