Other conditions decisions — 2008

The Board determined that the veteran's hallux valgus deformity with callus and bunion formation was not incurred in or aggravated by active service, as there is clear and unmistakable evidence showing pre-existing conditions. The lumbar spine disability issue was also denied due to lack of medical evidence demonstrating current disability.

The Board has determined that the veteran's right ankle disability, including his scars, warrants a 20 percent evaluation under Diagnostic Code 5271. The evidence does not support an increased rating or any other type of compensation for this condition.

The veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the current nature and severity of his service-connected post-operative right lower leg shortening with a history of recurrent osteomyelitis.

The veteran's claim for service connection for a respiratory condition/adenocarcinoma, linked to asbestos exposure during his military service, is being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and records.

The Board has determined that the veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected condition, and thus denied the claim for service connection for the cause of his death.

The veteran's claimed below normal body temperature was not caused or aggravated by in-service ionizing radiation exposure.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD due to new and material evidence submitted. However, the claim cannot be granted as there is no credible in-service stressor that would support a diagnosis of PTSD.

The Board has determined that the veteran's right hip disability warrants a rating of 10 percent, as there is no evidence of limitation of motion or other compensable symptoms. The current evaluation adequately reflects the severity and duration of his service-connected condition.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses incurred on December 29, 2003 due to influenza because the condition was not deemed an emergency and VA facilities were available.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a right eye disability and a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss disability, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his active military service or service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied the appellant's claim to reopen her previously denied claim for basic eligibility for VA disability benefits, finding that new and material evidence had not been submitted.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the appellant's Substantive Appeal was not timely filed.

The Board denied the veteran's claim to reopen his service connection for a left hip disorder, finding that new and material evidence was not presented.

The veteran's service-connected left foot disabilities require use of a prosthetic or orthopedic appliance that wears or tears clothing, warranting an annual clothing allowance.

The veteran's appeal for payment of medical expenses incurred during a November 2004 hospitalization was dismissed due to his death.

The Board has determined that the veteran's Raynaud's phenomenon either became manifest or increased in severity during his active service, and therefore grants service connection for this condition.

The veteran's appeal for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance or housebound status has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has determined that a chronic anal fissure disability was not incurred in or aggravated by active service and therefore denied the veteran's claim for service connection.

The appeal was dismissed due to the death of the appellant, and thus the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this claim.

The Board has determined that there are no current residuals of shrapnel wounds to the face, right ear, or right hand. Therefore, service connection for these conditions is denied.