Other conditions decisions — 2007

The veteran claims his current diagnosis of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is related to his military service. The RO has requested a VA examination to determine the etiology of the CLL and whether it was incurred or aggravated by exposure to chemicals and diesel fuel during active duty.

The Board has determined that the evidence does not support an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for residuals of mitral valve replacement.

The Board denied the reopening of a claim regarding the revocation of VA benefits due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to inconsistencies in medical evidence and incomplete records.

The veteran's chronic myeloid leukemia was not found to be related to ionizing radiation exposure during his military service.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for recognition as a surviving spouse for VA death benefit purposes due to her not meeting any of the eligibility requirements under the relevant laws.

The veteran is seeking compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for esophageal perforation resulting from VA treatment in September 2004, and TDIU based on his service-connected disability. The case must be remanded to allow for a VA examination and further development.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development and consideration of whether new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen a claim for service connection for a liver disorder, including hepatoptosis.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not have current multiple sclerosis and his disability is now diagnosed as a hemangioma. The symptoms he experienced during active duty for training are considered to be unrelated to the onset of his current condition, which was first noted in 1981 after discharge from service.

The Board has granted a 70 percent rating for the veteran's service-connected schizoaffective disorder, finding that it causes deficiencies in most areas (work, judgment, thinking, and mood), but not total occupational and social impairment.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for further evidentiary development, including a new VA genitourinary examination and review of all pertinent records.

The Board has determined that the veteran's left elbow ulnar irritation was incurred during service and granted service connection for this condition.

The Board granted a 50 percent rating for residuals of a status-post right radial head fracture, finding that the veteran's symptoms more nearly approximated the criteria for such a rating.

The veteran's disabilities include fractures of the acetabulum and clavicle, with some rated as 60% disabling. However, he does not have a single disability rated at 100%, so he is ineligible for SMP at the housebound rate.

The Board found that the appellant's schizoaffective disorder did not start during her period of active duty or ACDUTRA, and thus denied service connection.

The Board found that new and material evidence had not been received to reopen the veteran's claim for service connection for spondylolysis and scoliosis of the lumbar spine. The submitted evidence was considered duplicative or did not relate to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate the claim.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of proper VCAA notice and further development is required.

The Board finds that the veteran's death was not caused by his service-connected disabilities, and thus service connection for the cause of death is denied.

The veteran's claims for service connection for a liver disability and skin rash due to Agent Orange exposure were denied. The Board found no evidence linking these conditions to his military service or to herbicide exposure.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary before the claim can be decided, including providing VCAA notice and obtaining VA treatment records.