Other conditions decisions — 2008

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for Buerger's Disease of the bilateral hands and feet, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his active service.

The veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for her service-connected postoperative residuals of right ophthalmic artery aneurysm is being remanded due to the need for additional examination and consideration of recent treatment records.

The veteran's skin condition and left side chest pain claims are being remanded for additional development, including VA examinations to determine the relationship between his conditions and service.

The veteran's appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The veteran's service-connected residuals of shell fragment wounds to the right leg are granted with a 10 percent evaluation. The veteran's service connection for residuals of shell fragment wound, right foot is not established.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a right nephrectomy due to oncocytoma, finding that it was not incurred in or aggravated by active service and may not be presumed to have been incurred in service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an increased rating for patellofemoral syndrome of the left knee and service connection for a left shoulder disability.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for systemic lupus erythematosus is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and updated medical records.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death, finding that there was no evidence linking the cause of death to service.

The Board found that the veteran does not have a current disability related to his in-service gonococcal urethritis, and thus denied service connection for both gonococcal urethritis and scrotal swelling.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a right carotid artery aneurysm, finding that it was not incurred or aggravated by active military service and is not related to any service-connected disability.

The veteran's service is not considered active military, naval or air service for the purpose of qualifying for VA nonservice-connected death pension benefits.

The veteran seeks service connection for Crohn's disease. The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to determine the relationship between the veteran's current Crohn's disease and his military service, including any potential radiation exposure or human waste exposure.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, finding that the veteran's allegations of a personal assault during an in-service gynecological examination are credible and supported by evidence. The residuals of a right knee injury claim is not addressed as it does not involve allegations of combat or being a prisoner-of-war.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining service personnel records and a VA examination. The veteran's claim will be adjudicated on a direct basis due to his assertion of chemical exposure during active service in Southwest Asia.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for service connection as his current central serous chorioretinopathy is not related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's Crohn's disease is service-connected as it began during his active military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral index finger disability was not incurred in or aggravated by active service, and thus denied her claim for service connection.

The VA determined that the veteran's service-connected rheumatic fever and aortic stenosis do not result in any functional impairment, warranting a noncompensable rating.

The Board found that there was no evidence in VA's possession at the time of the widow's death supporting the appellant's claim for accrued benefits as to unreimbursed medical expenses paid from December 2005 to July 2006, and thus denied the appeal.