Other conditions decisions — 2008

The appellant is eligible for retroactive VA DEA benefits under the provisions of Chapter 35.

The veteran's claim for a higher initial rating for residuals of a right leg injury is being remanded for further development.

The veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of spinal meningitis, to include arthritis as a secondary condition, is being remanded for further development and medical examination.

The veteran's claim for service connection for chest pain was denied as there is no evidence of a distinct disability manifested by chest pain that is not already service-connected.

The Board denied service connection for a right foot disorder as there is no competent evidence that the veteran currently has a right foot disorder which is related to service.

The veteran's claim for a compensable rating for the residuals of his right little finger fracture was denied as the evidence did not support an increased evaluation.

The Board denied service connection for keratitis, finding it to be acute and transitory in nature. The claim for polycystic ovarian syndrome was remanded for further development.

The veteran's application for enrollment in the VA health care system was denied because he does not have a service-connected disability and is assigned to Priority Group 8.

The veteran's right middle finger amputation does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The veteran's nasal disorder is service-connected as it originated during his active military service.

The Board denied reopening the claim for further compensation as the child of a deceased veteran, finding that new and material evidence was not submitted.

The Board found that the evidence did not support a connection between the veteran's acute myocardial infarction and his active service or any service-connected disabilities.

The case was remanded for further development and re-adjudication due to the need for additional medical clarification regarding the veteran's service-connected right thigh disability.

The appeal is remanded to the RO for further development and adjudication of the veteran's claim for service connection for scoliosis.

The veteran's claim for special monthly pension by reason of need for regular aid and attendance was denied as the evidence did not demonstrate a factual need for such assistance.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for bone loss of the mouth, including as due to exposure to Agent Orange.

The veteran's ulcer disease with gastrectomy and gastritis was found to be moderate in severity, warranting a 40 percent rating. The Board determined that the criteria for a higher rating were not met.

The veteran's dysthymia has not met the criteria for a rating greater than 70 percent since November 2, 2001, and does not meet the criteria for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a left hand disorder, finding that there was no evidence linking the condition to his active service or his service-connected right shoulder disorder.

The Board granted service connection for fibrocystic breast disease but denied secondary service connection for status-post simple bilateral mastectomies.