Other conditions decisions — 2008

The veteran's claim for a compensable rating for residuals of an appendectomy was denied as the evidence did not support any increased rating based on the schedular criteria.

The veteran's left clavicular fracture residuals (minor) are not manifested by a nonunion of the clavicle with loose motion, or by a limitation of motion to shoulder level.

The appellant is recognized as the surviving spouse of the veteran for purposes of establishing eligibility for VA DIC benefits.

The case is remanded to the RO for scheduling a videoconference Board hearing.

The veteran failed to report for scheduled VA examinations without good cause, resulting in the denial of increased rating claims.

The Board remands the issue of service connection for memory loss as due to undiagnosed illness for further development and consideration.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for service connection for Crohn's disease, finding that it was not manifested during a period of active duty for training and is not shown to be otherwise related to the appellant's military service.

The Board denied an increased rating for the veteran's Crohn's disease, finding that it did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.

The veteran's CVA is not shown to have been caused by treatment he received (or did not receive) for his polycythemia from VA.

The veteran's service-connected residuals of postoperative sigmoid colon resection and cholecystectomy, with perianal fissure, is manifested by a perianal fissure and postprandial defecation reflex; and is not shown to be productive of severe symptoms, to include diarrhea and/or constipation with near constant abdominal distress, or loss of sphincter control requiring use of a pad.

The Board remanded the case for additional development, specifically an orthopedic examination with a thorough explanation of the nature and etiology of any diagnosed spinal disability.

The veteran's dermatophytosis of the hands and feet does not cover 20 percent or more of his body, and therefore a disability evaluation in excess of 10 percent is not warranted.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for residuals of a back injury, as there was no evidence linking the veteran's current low back disability to his active military service.

The Board denied service connection for a cardiovascular disability, to include the residuals of an acute myocardial infarction, as there was no competent medical evidence showing that the veteran's INACDUTRA aggravated his cardiovascular disability and caused his acute myocardial infarction.

The appellant's husband had service with the Philippines Recognized Guerillas and Combination Service from January 1945 to November 1945, but his service is not considered active military service for VA purposes. Therefore, the appellant is not eligible for nonservice-connected death pension benefits.

The appeal was dismissed due to the veteran's death.

The veteran's claim for eligibility to enroll for VA health care benefits is dismissed as it has become moot due to a prior determination that he was enrolled in the system.

The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for ichthyosis vulgaris is being remanded for a new VA examination to better assess the current severity of his condition.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the grant of DIC benefits, as there was no evidence that a claim was pending or denied between May 3, 1989 and June 9, 1994, and the appellant's formal claim was received on November 13, 2002.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for arteriosclerosis, generalized arteriosclerosis with claudication (secondary to PTSD), nosebleeds, and a detached retina of the right eye.