Other conditions decisions — 2008

The Board denied the appellant's claim for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death, finding that there was no medical nexus between the adenocarcinoma of the duodenum and the veteran's military service.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is being remanded due to the need for further development, including a VA examination to assess kidney function.

The VA determined that the veteran's metastatic tongue carcinoma, which caused his death at age 65, was not service-connected and could not be presumed to have been caused by Agent Orange exposure or radiation. The Board denied the claim for service connection.

The Board has granted a 20 percent rating for the veteran's service-connected bilateral inguinal hernias, effective from November 24, 2003.

The veteran's appeal is remanded for further development and consideration of his claims, including the need to provide proper notice regarding increased disability ratings.

The Board has determined that the veteran's left leg fracture residuals do not meet or approximate the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 20 percent.

The veteran's claim for specially adapted housing or a special home adaptation grant has been reopened, but denied on the merits. The case is being remanded to provide proper VCAA notice and readjudication.

The Board has granted service connection for a keloid of the right foot and awarded a temporary total rating due to hospitalization for treatment related to his service-connected back disability. The veteran's current right foot disorder is found to be directly related to an in-service injury, while his back disability qualifies him for a higher evaluation.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for recognition as a surviving spouse of the veteran, finding that she was legally divorced from the veteran at the time of his death in March 1993 and thus not eligible for VA benefits.

The veteran's appeal has been dismissed as the appellant requested withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board has determined that the appellant is entitled to an earlier effective date of February 10, 1994 for the award of DIC under the provisions of 38 U.S.C. § 1318.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal prior to a decision being made.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder was granted, but the issue of entitlement to a temporary total disability rating due to convalescence following an ano cutaneous in January 1998 is being remanded.

The VA determined that the veteran does not have a current disability of bilateral foot fungus and therefore denied service connection for this condition.

The Board found that the veteran's diverticulitis was not incurred in or aggravated by service, and denied his claim for an earlier effective date for gastritis.

The veteran's hiatal hernia has worsened, causing significant symptoms and impairment. The VA needs to schedule a new examination to assess the severity of his condition and its impact on his employment.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an increased rating for varicose veins, right leg and TDIU due to his service-connected condition. The evidence did not show massive board-like edema or constant pain at rest.

The veteran's income exceeded the maximum annual pension rate for a housebound veteran with dependents, resulting in denial of nonservice-connected pension.

The veteran's request for service connection for atrial fibrillation is being remanded due to scheduling issues. The case will be returned to the Board after further action.

The VA denied the veteran's request for an initial evaluation in excess of 30 percent for Adjustment Disorder with Depressed Mood, finding that his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.