Other conditions decisions — 2008

The Board found the veteran's account of being blind in his right eye at induction to be inherently incredible and denied service connection for removal of the right eye.

The case is being remanded for additional development to determine if the appellant paid for any of the unauthorized medical expenses incurred by the veteran and to consider his entitlement under both 38 U.S.C.A. � 1725 and 1728 and 38 C.F.R. � 17.120.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence to rate the disability and further development is required.

The Board has granted an effective date of April 21, 2005 for the grant of service connection for status post right clavicle fracture.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral shoulder disabilities, and the Court has remanded the case to allow further development of the evidence.

The Board found that the veteran's current low back disorder was not incurred in or aggravated by his active service and denied the claim.

The Board has granted the veteran's petition to reopen his claims for service connection for venous insufficiency and a skin disorder. The new evidence submitted includes medical opinions linking these conditions to active duty service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for cellulitis, finding that there is no current evidence of the claimed condition and concluding that any cellulitis he may have experienced was not incurred or aggravated by his military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral inguinal hernias, postoperative do not warrant a rating higher than 10 percent. The hydrocele of the left testicle and neuralgia of the left inguinal/thigh area are each rated as noncompensable.

The Board denied service connection for residuals of a neck injury to include degenerative changes in August 1996, and the claim was not reopened with new evidence presented since then.

The veteran's intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) of the lumbar spine was found to be manifested by flexion limited to 60 degrees and mild radiculopathy, which did not meet criteria for a higher evaluation. The disability remains rated at 20 percent.

The Board denied the appellant's claim of service connection for the cause of her husband's death, finding that the brain tumor and chordoma were not related to his service or exposure to Agent Orange.

The Board has granted service connection for various conditions, including musculoskeletal disability, vision problems, ear, nose and throat disabilities, genitourinary disability, and dermatitis. The right shoulder disability was also granted with an initial evaluation of 30 percent effective May 2002. However, the effective dates for these awards are being determined.

The Board granted service connection for left PFPS effective from August 5, 2005. The veteran's in-service complaints of left knee pain and strain were considered along with current medical evidence showing patello-femoral pain syndrome.

The veteran does not currently have residuals due to an inservice cerebral concussion, and the issue of service connection for a migraine headache disorder is being separately considered.

The Board has determined that the evidence is at least in equipoise, and therefore, service connection for chronic lymphocytic leukemia due to ionizing radiation exposure is granted.

The veteran's claim for compensation benefits pursuant to the provisions of 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for osteoporosis of the spine is denied as there is no competent medical evidence linking his current condition to carelessness, negligence, lack of proper skill, error in judgment or similar instance of fault on the part of VA.

The Board has determined that the October 20, 1947 rating decision contained CUE in assigning separate 10% disability ratings for residuals of shell fragment wounds to Muscle Groups XIII and XV. The correct outcome would have been a single 30% disability rating effective June 7, 1946.

The veteran's cause of death was listed as small cell cancer of the left tonsil. The appellant contends that his service-connected duodenal ulcer contributed to his death, but a VA medical opinion is needed to determine the extent of this contribution.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient development and lack of adequate medical opinions. The AMC/RO is instructed to obtain all relevant records, including SSA records and VA treatment records, and schedule a VA examination to determine if the veteran's neurosyphilis and bladder disorder are related to his military service.