Other conditions decisions — 2007

The VA denied the appellant's claim for service connection for the cause of her husband's death, attributing it to amyloidosis that developed after his military service. The VA found insufficient evidence linking the amyloidosis directly to his time in service.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for service connection for the cause of her husband's death, finding that there was no evidence showing a nexus between any current conditions and his military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for mitral valve prolapse and hypersomnia, finding that his current conditions did not meet the criteria for a compensable disability evaluation.

The Board determined that the veteran's death was due to his own willful misconduct, specifically driving under the influence of alcohol and at excessive speed in a car accident. The appeal is denied as a matter of law.

The Board has determined that no new and material evidence was submitted to reopen the claim for service connection for lupus erythematous discoid, thus denying the veteran's request.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected aortic stenosis, status post aortic valve replacement with residual mild sinus tachycardia as well as left ventricular hypertrophy, is being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and examination.

The veteran's claim for a compensable initial disability rating for residuals of injury to the left hand is being remanded due to the need for additional examination and development.

The veteran's service ended before the Vietnam era began, and he did not serve in the Republic of Vietnam. Therefore, he does not meet the eligibility criteria for nonservice-connected pension benefits.

The Board found that the veteran's alleged in-service stressors, including sexual harassment and assault, have not been verified. Therefore, her claim for service connection for PTSD was denied.

The Board found that the veteran does not have a vision disability for VA purposes that had its onset during active service or is otherwise etiologically related to his active service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's severe back injury is not related to service, but his injuries to lower front teeth are service-connected and warrant VA outpatient dental treatment.

The Board is remanding the case for further development, including searching for missing service medical records and alternate sources of evidence. The claims will be reopened if new and material evidence is submitted, and adjudicated on the merits otherwise.

The Board finds that the reduction of the veteran's disability rating from 30 percent to 20 percent for left carpal tunnel syndrome with ulnar nerve entrapment was proper.

The veteran's service requirements for basic eligibility for educational assistance benefits under Chapter 30 have been met, allowing him to receive these benefits.

The Board has dismissed the appellant's claim for retroactive payment of benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 3500 as there is no unresolved issue remaining within its appellate jurisdiction due to a full grant of the benefits sought on appeal.

The Board has determined that the veteran experienced a traumatic event while stationed in Vietnam, which led to post-traumatic stress disorder. The diagnosis is based on an in-service stressor and the evidence supports this conclusion.

The veteran's service was not sufficient to meet the requirements for basic eligibility for nonservice-connected pension benefits.

The Board has determined that the veteran's residuals of a recurrent left inguinal hernia do not meet the criteria for an initial rating higher than 10 percent since February 8, 2001.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for TMJ dysfunction and bruxism, finding no evidence of current disabilities related to her military service.

The Board denied an increased disability evaluation for adenocarcinoma of the prostate, status-post prostatectomy, as the evidence did not show that it required frequent hospitalization or marked interference with employment.