Other conditions decisions — 2009

The Board found that the Veteran's left testicle atrophy is not related to his active service, and denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran seeks compensation for memory loss resulting from LSD treatment at the VA Medical Center in Topeka, Kansas. The case is being remanded to allow initial consideration under the applicable law and regulations prior to October 1, 1997, and to afford him a VA examination.

The Board has denied the appellant's claim for an earlier effective date prior to March 26, 2002 for the grant of service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death. The decision is based on legal grounds and the lack of entitlement under the law.

The Veteran's service as a recognized guerrilla does not qualify the appellant for VA death pension benefits.

The Board found that the Veteran did not sustain any additional disability other than anemia as a result of VA left THA in September 2002. The primary cause of his multiple dislocations was determined to be non-compliance with postoperative care and rehabilitation instructions.

The Board has remanded the case due to inconsistencies in the Veteran's claims and need for further development, including a VA examination.

The Board found that the appellant forfeited all benefits under VA laws due to his service with the Japanese-sponsored and controlled Bureau of Constabulary (BC), which rendered assistance to an enemy of the United States.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for residuals of a gunshot wound to the left leg. The case must be remanded due to incomplete information and records, as well as proper VCAA notice regarding how to establish secondary service connection.

The Board has determined that the appellant's spouse did not have recognized active military, naval, or air service and therefore is not considered a veteran for purposes of VA benefits.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA medical records and scheduling a VA examination to determine if any current skin disorder is related to service or herbicide exposure.

The Board has ordered the case to be remanded for further development due to a discrepancy in service records. The appellant's claim is pending and will be reconsidered after additional information is obtained from the National Personnel Records Center.

The Board finds that the Veteran's death was not caused by his service-connected left knee disorder, and there is no evidence linking arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease to his military service or a service-connected disability. The preponderance of the evidence supports denying the claim.

The Board found that the Veteran's left eye disability and irregular apposition of the right eyelid were not incurred in active service.

The Board found that the Veteran's testicular condition did not have its onset or increase in severity during service and is not otherwise related to his active military service. As a result, the claim for service connection was denied.

The Board has found new and material evidence to reopen the claim of service connection for a pilonidal cyst, but it remains unclear whether the Veteran's current condition is related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for lower extremity numbness needs additional development, including obtaining post-service medical records and determining if he served in Vietnam. The case is being remanded to the RO.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VCAA notice, and the claim will be reconsidered with proper notification.

The Veteran seeks service connection for a left lung disability, to include residuals of interstitial fibrosis. The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete medical records and need for further examination.

The Veteran's left shoulder disability, including a healed left clavicle fracture and chronic impingement syndrome, is manifested by pain and limitation of motion to approximately the shoulder level. The Board finds that his service-connected disability warrants an increased rating to 20 percent.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining her civil service disability retirement records.