Other conditions decisions — 2008

The Board found that the veteran's service-connected chronic idiopathic thrombocarpnia purpura did not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating, as her platelet count was within the range of 20,000 to 70,000 without requiring treatment or active bleeding.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection and eligibility for VA outpatient dental treatment due to lack of evidence of a compensable dental condition.

The Board found no competent and probative medical evidence linking the veteran's neck condition to his service-connected shoulder disability, thus denying the claim for secondary service connection.

The Board has determined that the cause of death was peritonitis, but there is no service-connected disability found to have caused or contributed substantially to the veteran's death. The claim for service connection for the cause of death is denied.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for DIC benefits as a sole surviving parent due to excessive income, based on her annual income exceeding the maximum limit specified by VA regulations.

The veteran's service-connected herniated nucleus pulposus at L4-L5 and L5-S1 warrants a disability rating of 40 percent, but no higher. The neurological deficits of the left lower extremity are currently rated as 10 percent disabling.

The veteran's claim for an extension of his Chapter 30 educational assistance benefits was denied as the evidence did not establish that he had a physical or mental disability preventing him from initiating or completing his chosen program of education within the applicable eligibility period.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected subluxation C6-C7 warrants a rating of 30 percent, as his range of motion was limited to less than 15 degrees in all directions.

The veteran's residuals of status post carcinoma of the salivary gland are rated at a 50 percent disability rating, effective from the date of claim.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of access to the veteran's claims file, which is necessary to determine if the appellant's son qualifies for an extension beyond his 31st birthday.

The Court affirmed the Board's decision denying VA death benefits, and therefore the Board's motion for CUE is dismissed.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a right side flank condition and an eye disorder, finding no evidence of in-service injury or disease that led to current disabilities.

The case is being remanded for further action regarding the veteran's eligibility for additional benefits under Chapter 31 of Title 38 of the United States Code due to his completion status of a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology.

The Board has determined that the appellant is recognized as the veteran's surviving spouse for VA benefits purposes, despite their previous divorce.

The Board has determined that the veteran's chronic tonsillitis does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating as there is no evidence of hoarseness with inflammation of cords or mucous membranes.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claim for service connection for a nervous condition, claiming as dysthymic disorder and avoidant personality disorder. The case is to be re-adjudicated after obtaining VA psychiatric treatment records and scheduling an examination.

The Board denied the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for bilateral nerve damage of the feet, which he claimed was due to exposure to ionizing radiation. The evidence did not support a finding that his current condition is related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the cause of the veteran's death was not due to a service-connected disability, and therefore denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current bilateral paresthesia of the upper extremities is not related to his active service and therefore denied both claims for service connection.

The appellant is not recognized as the surviving spouse of the veteran for VA benefits due to a lack of proof of divorce from her previous husband.