Other conditions decisions — 2008

The VA denied increased ratings for the postoperative residuals of a pilonidal cyst and the residuals of an ulcer of the right tibia, as both conditions are rated at their maximum allowable under the applicable diagnostic codes.

The VA determined that the veteran's current pulmonary fibrosis is not related to his military service, including any asbestos exposure.

The veteran is seeking service connection for injuries to both eyes sustained in service when paint thinner was splashed into his face. The Board has ordered additional development, including obtaining VA medical records and arranging for a VA eye examination.

The veteran's intervertebral disc syndrome is not rated higher than 60 percent, and his total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities is also denied.

The Board found that the veteran's hypertrophic cardiomyopathy did not occur during service and is not related to any service-connected disability, thus denying his claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the appellant did not timely file a substantive appeal for her claim of service connection for the cause of the veteran's death, and thus the appeal is dismissed.

The Board has determined that there is a need for further VA assistance in developing evidence related to the veteran's helpless child's apportionment of VA disability benefits. The case is being remanded to ensure all necessary procedures are followed and updated financial information from both parties is obtained.

The Board has decided to remand the veteran's claims for a compensable evaluation for right medial meniscectomy and service connection for a lower gastrointestinal condition due to additional development being necessary.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have PTSD and therefore, service connection for this condition cannot be granted.

The veteran's request for an increased rate of pension benefits based on education expenses was denied as the expenses were not incurred for a course of education or vocational rehabilitation.

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

The Board has remanded the case due to conflicting medical evidence regarding the etiology of the veteran's current liver condition and a need for an examination to determine if his skin conditions are related to service exposure.

The veteran is seeking compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for adenocarcinoma of the prostate and service connection for erectile dysfunction related to his prostate cancer. The case has been remanded due to incomplete records and need for clarification on issues.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and a need for VCAA compliant notice.

The veteran's basic period of eligibility for vocational rehabilitation and employment services has not expired, as it began on the date he received a disability rating of at least 20 percent in June 2004.

The veteran's claim for educational assistance benefits under Chapter 30 was denied as there is no legal authority to award the benefits due to the expiration of his delimiting period and the start date of his training program being after this period.

The appellant's claim for basic eligibility for VA health care was denied as he did not meet the requirements to be considered a veteran, and therefore is not eligible for enrollment in the VA medical health care system.

The VA determined that the veteran's service-connected status post hemigastrectomy and vagotomy for duodenal ulcers does not warrant a rating in excess of 20 percent, as his symptoms are no more than mild.

The Board found that the veteran did not incur additional disability from VA treatment in February 1995 or between late 1997 and early 1998, as there was no evidence of negligence or other fault on the part of VA.

The Board has decided to remand the veteran's claim for further development due to the need for a VA examination and additional medical records.