Other conditions decisions — 2008

The Board denied the veteran's claim of basic eligibility for VA disability benefits due to a lack of qualifying service in the United States Armed Forces.

The VA has denied an increased evaluation for flexor tendonitis/lateral epicondylitis of the right arm, currently rated at 10 percent. The veteran's disability does not meet criteria for a higher rating based on limitation of motion.

The Board found that the veteran's chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) did not have its onset in service or within one year of service discharge, and there is no competent evidence relating CLL to any disease, exposure, or injury occurring in service. As a result, the claim for service connection was denied.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral vascular disease in both lower extremities, finding that it is not related to his military service and denying any secondary service connection based on his service-connected PTSD.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for nonservice-connected death pension benefits as her income exceeded the maximum annual pension rate.

The VA has determined that the veteran's TBI disability does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation as there is no evidence of multi-infarct dementia or other neurological disabilities associated with his condition.

The Board found that the veteran's diverticulosis and diverticulitis were not incurred in or aggravated by military service, and are not proximately due to, the result of, or aggravated by his service-connected dyspepsia.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current eye disorder or gum disease for which service connection can be granted. The claims are denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current skin disorder, diagnosed as Favre-Racouchot syndrome, is not related to his military service and therefore denied service connection.

The veteran seeks an initial compensable rating for his service-connected right hand disability. The RO remanded the case due to a lack of current VA examination and increased severity of symptoms.

The Board has determined that the submitted evidence is not new and material, thus denying the veteran's request to reopen his claim for service connection of a lung disorder.

The veteran did not have qualifying wartime service, so the claim for death pension benefits is denied.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for the residuals of a groin injury, but finds that new evidence does not establish service connection.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for onychomycosis of bilateral hands, finding that there is no evidence linking the condition to his military service.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has determined that the appellant is not eligible for DIC, death pension or accrued benefits as a surviving child of the deceased veteran due to her disqualifying marital status.

The Board found that the veteran's death was not caused or substantially or materially contributed to by a disability incurred or aggravated in service, including his service-connected conditions.

The case is being remanded for additional development, including providing the appellant with proper VCAA notice and allowing them a supplemental statement of the case (SSOC). The effective date for DIC benefits remains pending.

The veteran is seeking service connection for a lung disability. The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for further examination and clarification of his claim.

The Board has determined that additional development of the evidence is required before a decision can be made on the veteran's claim for an increased rating for his intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS), post operative laminectomy and lumbar fusion.

The veteran's net worth from September 2003 through January 2006 is a bar to the receipt of non-service connected pension benefits.