Other conditions decisions — 2008

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the submission of additional evidence, and his case will be reviewed by the agency of original jurisdiction (AOJ).

The veteran's disability, including fecal incontinence, chronic anemia, and a colostomy bag, is deemed to be due to VA treatment for rectal cancer. The claim is granted as the proximate cause of this additional disability was not the fault of the Department.

The Board has determined that the veteran's corpus of estate is a bar to benefits. The case is being remanded for further action including an updated assessment of the veteran's financial status and readjudication of his claim.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for further development, including verifying the veteran's service in Khamsiyah, Iraq and obtaining medical opinions regarding his brain cancer.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a skin rash of the left arm and elbow, finding that there was no evidence connecting his current condition to his military service.

The veteran died in 1994 and was not legally married to the appellant at that time, thus denying her claim for recognition as his surviving spouse for VA benefits purposes.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for VA benefits due to a lack of verified active military service with the United States Armed Forces.

The Board found that there is no evidence linking the veteran's left hip disorder to his service-connected back and right ankle disabilities, and thus denied the claim for secondary service connection.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claim of service connection for a skin condition, including due to Agent Orange exposure, cannot be reopened as there is no new and material evidence. The claim for an initial compensable evaluation for the service-connected syphilis remains denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the pleural thickening noted on chest X-rays, and a new examination is needed.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of epididymitis, to include sterility, finding no current disability and insufficient evidence linking any current condition to service.

The Board finds that the veteran's third molars (teeth 1 and 16) were extracted due to pathology that developed more than 180 days after his entry to service, thus granting service connection for treatment purposes. The supernumerary teeth (teeth 1s and 16s) preexisted service but manifested pathology more than 180 days after entrance, also warranting service connection for treatment purposes.

The veteran's claim for service connection was initially denied in December 1971. It was reopened and granted effective November 29, 2004 with a 100% rating.

The veteran's traumatic arthritis of the left foot is productive of severe residuals, warranting a 30 percent disability rating since March 27, 2008.

The Board found no medical evidence linking the veteran's left inguinal hernia to service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the veteran's loose teeth due to root resorption are service-connected. The left leg disability is also found to be service-connected, but further examination and review of evidence is needed before a final decision can be made.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further action, including scheduling a hearing using videoconferencing techniques.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a chronic disability manifested by dizziness that was incurred in or aggravated by active service.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence was received to reopen the claim for service connection for a respiratory disorder. However, after reviewing all available medical records, including those from active duty service, there is no evidence of a chronic respiratory disorder during or as a result of service. The Board therefore finds that the veteran's claim for service connection for a respiratory disorder must be denied.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal.