Other conditions decisions — 2009

The Board found that the Veteran's current right foot/toe disability is not related to her time in service and denied her claim for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his claims, including obtaining Social Security Administration records and private medical treatment records from Dr. Pittle.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his back disability is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and development of records.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for lymphoma, including as secondary to undiagnosed illness related to his Persian Gulf service, is being remanded due to the submission of new evidence. The claim will be reconsidered and a decision will be made based on this new information.

The Board has remanded the case due to scheduling issues and the Veteran's request for a local Board hearing. The issue of service connection for bilateral bunions remains on appeal.

The Veteran requests a compensable rating for his service-connected Reiter's syndrome. The case is REMANDED to determine the current level of severity and provide proper notice regarding effective dates and disability ratings.

The Veteran's shell fragment wound residuals to Muscle Group XIX, abdominal muscles are currently rated at 30 percent. The initial rating for left median nerve impairment is granted at 20 percent from September 17, 2004 to August 12, 2008 and increased to 40 percent since August 13, 2008.

The Board found that the Veteran's injuries on February 26, 2000 were due to his willful misconduct resulting from intoxication.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of frozen feet and determined that there is a link between his current symptoms and the cold injury he experienced in service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a hand condition and a left leg condition, both potentially due to exposure to Agent Orange, are being remanded for additional development.

The Board denied the appellant's claim, finding that his Bad Conduct Discharge barred him from VA benefits.

The Board has remanded the case for further evidence regarding whether the appellant is the lawful surviving spouse of the Veteran, including her tax returns and other supporting documents.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's mood disorder is likely due to his service-connected idiopathic seizure disorder and grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating before October 30, 2008 and a higher rating from that date were both denied by the Board.

The Board has determined that recovery of the overpayment would be against equity and good conscience, thus granting a waiver.

The Board denied the appellant's request to reopen his claim for basic eligibility for VA benefits, finding that the new evidence submitted was not new and material.

The Veteran's educational assistance benefits under the Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) for his on-the-job training program with Snohomish County Corrections from December 2005 to July 2006 were denied due to the one-year time limit for submitting a claim.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to determine if the Veteran's current nasal disorder is related to his period of service or due to his service-connected deviated septum.

The Veteran's appeal regarding whether their income was excessive for non-service connected pension benefits has been withdrawn.

The Veteran seeks compensation under the provisions of 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for additional disability as a result of VA surgery performed in February 1971. The case is being remanded to obtain necessary medical records and conduct an examination.