Other conditions decisions — 2009

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for ratings in excess of 10 percent for muscle wounds to both buttocks and a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability (TDIU).

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.

The appeal for service connection for a skin rash was remanded to obtain an additional medical opinion regarding the etiology of the condition. The claim for an initial compensable disability rating for headaches due to undiagnosed illness was denied.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for a sleep disorder as there was no evidence of a sleep disorder during active service or that it developed due to an event, injury, or disease during active service.

The appeal is remanded to the RO for further development of the claim.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial evaluation in excess of 20 percent for bilateral hearing loss has been withdrawn.

The appeal is remanded to the RO for further development and readjudication of the claim.

The appeal is remanded to obtain additional evidence and provide proper notice.

The appeal was denied because new and material evidence to reopen the claim of service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death was not received.

The Board remands the claim for further development, including obtaining additional medical evidence and scheduling a VA examination.

The appeal is remanded to the RO for further development, including obtaining a new examination and ensuring proper VCAA notice.

The case is remanded to secure additional information and evidence regarding the Veteran's financial status, notification of changes in dependents, and whether the debt was properly created.

The appeal is remanded for further development, including VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of any skin condition of the scalp and face and an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The appellant is granted status as the Veteran's surviving spouse based on continuous cohabitation from marriage to death.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for pharyngeal cancer, loss of teeth secondary to pharyngeal cancer, and a respiratory disorder due to Agent Orange exposure.

The Board denied service connection for degenerative joint disease of the right hand, finding no evidence that it was incurred in or aggravated by service.

The appeal is remanded for further development and readjudication of the issues on appeal.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for restoration of a 100 percent evaluation and an increased rating for hairy cell leukemia, finding that material improvement had been shown in his condition.

The Board finds that the Veteran's mood disorder was incurred in or aggravated by his active duty service.

The Board found that the Veteran had not submitted new and material evidence sufficient to reopen a claim for revocation of the forfeiture of VA benefits.