Other conditions decisions — 2008

The Board found that the veteran's left varicocele, despite postoperative treatment, did not result in any significant voiding dysfunction or urinary frequency issues. The pain was chronic but without evidence of bladder control problems.

The Board has determined that the veteran's systemic lupus erythematosus was not incurred in or aggravated by active duty and may not be presumed to have been incurred during service.

The Board has granted a 10 percent rating for the veteran's left elbow strain, effective January 8, 2005.

The Board has determined that the veteran's intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) warrants a disability rating of 60 percent, effective from September 29, 2000.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current diagnosis of basal cell carcinoma is not related to his active service, including any herbicide exposure. The claim for service connection is denied.

The Board found that the veteran's pancreatic cancer was not related to his service or a service-connected disability, and denied both claims for service connection.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for an additional VA examination to determine the current nature and extent of his service-connected right (major) ulnar styloid fracture.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected gun shot wound perforating left hand with fracture deformity of the third and fourth metacarpal bones is denied as there is no evidence to warrant a higher evaluation.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed for the veteran's cystocele and rectovaginal fistula claims, as well as to consider additional medical evidence submitted since the last supplemental statement of the case.

The Board has determined that the veteran's chronic lower back pain, secondary to L5 S1 herniated nucleus pulposus with right radiculopathy, warrants a 40 percent evaluation.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a left eye disability related to his military service or caused by a service-connected condition, and thus denied the claim for service connection.

The Board dismissed the appellant's appeal as he withdrew his appeal before a decision was made.

The Board found no competent medical evidence to support a diagnosis of shaking of the arms and legs, thus denying service connection for these conditions.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for service connection for the cause of her husband's death, finding that there was no evidence linking his stroke to his active military service.

The Board found no evidence of tremors during service and denied the claim for service connection as there was no continuity of symptoms.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for further consideration of his claim, including any new evidence submitted since the last decision.

The Board denied the veteran's son, J. C., as a helpless child based on permanent incapacity for self-support prior to age 18 due to lack of evidence showing such incapacity at or before his 18th birthday.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine if the veteran suffered additional disability due to VA medical treatment and surgery in July 2004, which may have caused his left arm and hand condition.

The veteran's request for a hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals has been scheduled, and her appeal is being remanded to schedule a Travel Board hearing in her local jurisdiction.

The veteran's daughter is seeking an extension of Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits beyond October 15, 2006. The Board found no legal basis for the extension and denied the claim.