Other conditions decisions — 2008

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current vagus valve disability and therefore, service connection cannot be granted.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current disability related to his service, specifically a residual shell fragment wound of the right eye. The evidence does not support a finding that this condition is related to his military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 due to lack of evidence showing negligence or error on the part of VA in providing medical care, and because the veteran consented to the procedure resulting in residuals.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for leukemia, including as secondary to herbicide exposure. The evidence does not support a finding that the veteran has CLL and his CML is not presumed due to Agent Orange exposure.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for dermatophytosis of the hands and feet is being remanded due to incomplete examination during a flare-up, missing VA clinical records, and failure to comply with prior remand directives.

The Board denied the veteran's request for waiver of recovery of an overpayment of nonservice-connected pension benefits in the amount of $13,925.70 due to fault on both parties' part but more so on the veteran's side.

The Board has determined that the veteran's residuals of shrapnel wounds to the left leg, involving muscle groups XI and XII, warrant a 20 percent disability rating.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claimed bilateral eye disability, other than corneal neovascularization, was not incurred in or aggravated by active duty. The evidence does not support a finding of service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and incomplete service records. The veteran's skin rash claim is being reviewed again with additional medical evaluation and record review.

The Board has denied a compensable initial evaluation for the veteran's service-connected left hip, labral tear.

The Board has remanded the case for further review by a Decision Review Officer to ensure that all requested development was completed. The veteran's claim for service connection for syphilis remains under appeal.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for beriberi, difficulty breathing, fatigability, and dizziness. The evidence did not establish a current disability or link these conditions to service.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 30 percent for conversion reaction and found that the veteran's claim to reopen his service connection for COPD as secondary to service-connected gunshot wound of the right shoulder was not supported by new and material evidence. The TDIU issue is also addressed.

The veteran is seeking compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for sinus and left ear disorders allegedly caused by VA treatment, but the case needs further development to determine if VA negligence contributed to his current condition.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for removal of his left testicle and an increased rating for his left inguinal scar, finding that there is no evidence to support these claims.

The veteran is seeking compensation benefits under the provisions of 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for additional disability as a result of VA hospital treatment in February and March 2003, which allegedly caused chronic dizziness, lightheadedness, and blurred vision. The case has been remanded to obtain further medical records and to schedule the veteran for a VA examination.

The veteran's claim for TDIU is being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and a VA examination.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection and compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151, finding no evidence of a shrapnel wound in service or any fault on VA's part.

The veteran has withdrawn his appeal regarding the issue of benefits for a child born with spina bifida.

The veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed.