Other conditions decisions — 2008

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and consideration of revised spine evaluation criteria. The case will be processed again after these steps are completed.

The Board found no evidence linking the veteran's current right hand and left leg disabilities to his service, including any in-service injuries. The claims for service connection were denied.

The Board found that the veteran's right foot nerve damage is productive of no more than mild incomplete paralysis, warranting a 10 percent disability rating. The criteria for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent were not met.

The Board found that the veteran's cause of death was not caused by or substantially contributed to by a disability incurred in or aggravated by his military service, including exposure to herbicides. The medical records did not establish a link between hypertension and the veteran's stroke.

The Board has granted service connection for the veteran's left hip disorder, finding that it is likely due to repetitive trauma sustained during his active duty. The decision also notes that the veteran's genitourinary disorder (urethritis) claim was not addressed in this decision.

The appellant withdrew his appeal regarding eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance benefits under Chapter 35, Title 38, United States Code.

The Board denied service connection for residuals of a pulmonary embolus and granted service connection for deep vein thrombosis of the left leg. The veteran's myocardial infarction remains at a non-compensable rating.

The veteran's unauthorized medical services provided at Manatee Memorial Hospital were denied reimbursement as they did not meet the criteria for payment or reimbursement under VA regulations.

The Board found no evidence linking the veteran's current urinary tract condition to his military service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board found that the veteran's current allergy and sinus disability is not related to his military service, thus denying his claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the veteran's acute myelogenous leukemia was incurred in active service due to herbicide exposure, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board's July 1982 decision denying service connection for residuals of status post simple fracture L2, L3, and L4 was clearly and unmistakably erroneous. Service connection is now granted.

The veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional documentation regarding his mother's monthly expenses and income. The case will be reviewed after this information is provided.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for ADHD and an increased rating for low back strain with degenerative disc disease, finding that there was no persuasive evidence of a pre-service existence or aggravation during service.

The Board has granted a 10 percent disability rating for the veteran's service-connected tendonitis of the left knee, status post cartilage removal. A separate 10 percent rating is also assigned for traumatic arthritis of the left knee.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and a VA examination to address service connection claims.

The veteran's claim for additional vocational rehabilitation benefits under Chapter 31 of the Veterans' Benefits Act is being remanded due to a need for further development and notification.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to insufficient evidence regarding the nature and etiology of the veteran's claimed arthritis conditions, including whether they are related to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for additional development, including obtaining private medical records and scheduling an orthopedic examination. The veteran's claim is pending further review after completion of any other notice or development indicated by the state of the record.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for the cause of death due to new evidence, but it is not established that Agent Orange exposure caused or contributed to the veteran's death.