Other conditions decisions — 2008

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a prostate disability, finding that there was no evidence linking it to his military service or any service-connected condition.

The Board has determined that the veteran's right lower leg peroneus brevis fascial defect does not warrant a rating in excess of 10 percent from June 4, 2002.

The Board has ordered the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to obtain medical records from the Social Security Administration (SSA) regarding C.L.M. and to conduct an examination if necessary, in order to determine her incapacity for self-support prior to age 18.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected dermatophytosis is being remanded to the RO for further development, including scheduling a skin examination and obtaining medical records.

The Board is remanding the case to the RO for further action, including consideration of whether new and material evidence has been received to reopen a claim for service connection for cardiovascular disease.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a skin disability related to his military service, including as due to herbicide exposure. Therefore, the claim for service connection is denied.

The Board found that the veteran's muscle disorder (myotonia atrophica) existed prior to service and was not aggravated by service, thus denying his claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current prostate disorder and therefore, service connection for this condition is denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected uterine fibroids, status post hysterectomy, do not warrant a rating in excess of 30 percent.

The Board granted service connection for the residuals of excision of a lipoma of the left arm and assigned an initial 10 percent evaluation. The veteran's pituitary microadenoma was also granted, but with no specific rating or effective date provided in this decision.

The Board has determined that the veteran's post-operative right ring finger residuals do not meet the criteria for a compensable rating, as they do not significantly impact his employment or daily activities. The claim is therefore denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a currently diagnosed heart condition for which service connection can be granted.

The VA determined that the veteran's current eye disorder, diagnosed as allergic conjunctivitis, is not related to his service or any in-service eye problems. The Board found no evidence of a chronic condition during service and concluded that the current condition is unrelated to service.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits under Chapter 35, Title 38, United States Code due to her not meeting the eligibility criteria as she had already reached her 26th birthday before the effective date of a finding of permanent and total service-connected disability on behalf of her father.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development due to incomplete medical records.

The Board found that the veteran's current back condition is not related to his service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board denied reopening the claims for service connection for phlebitis of the left and right legs, previously claimed as deep vein thrombosis. The claim for varicose veins of bilateral lower extremities was also denied due to lack of evidence linking the condition to service.

The Board has granted the veteran's appeal for entitlement to Chapter 30 MGIB education benefits, finding that he met the requirements to receive these benefits due to his participation in the VEAP and timely election to convert from Chapter 32 VEAP to Chapter 30 MGIB.

The veteran's vocational rehabilitation training under Chapter 31, Title 38, United States Code is being placed in interrupted status due to failure to maintain satisfactory conduct and cooperation. The case is REMANDED for further action.

The Board found that the veteran's meningitis residuals were not caused by VA negligence or carelessness, and thus compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 is denied.