Other conditions decisions — 2009

The appeal was dismissed due to the veteran's death, and the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this claim.

The veteran's miliaria rubra is not manifested by exudation or itching constant, extensive lesions, or marked disfigurement; nor is 20 to 40 percent of the entire body affected; and systemic therapy such as corticosteroids or other immunosuppressive drugs have not been required for a total duration of six weeks or more, but not constantly, during the past 12-month period.

The Board finds that entitlement to service connection for tenia pedis of the feet is warranted based on credible statements and supporting evidence.

The appeal is remanded to the RO for additional development, including adjudication of inextricably intertwined claims and an opinion on unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for a disability manifested by tremors, tingling, numbness, and shaking in the extremities due to lack of evidence of current disability. The initial rating for dyspepsia was also denied as there was no evidence of a higher level of severity.

The veteran withdrew his appeal for restoration of a 60 percent disability evaluation and entitlement to a total disability evaluation based on individual unemployability.

The Board denied service connection for right forefinger disability, finding that the current condition was not related to the veteran's military service or secondary to his service-connected arthritis of the right thumb.

The veteran's somatization disorder affecting the orthopedic and gastrointestinal systems is currently manifested by symptoms which include joint pain, abdominal pain, back pain, fatigue, poor sleep, decreased concentration, social isolation, and headaches with associated photophobia, occasional panic attacks, depressed mood, and anxiety. These symptoms result in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral knee condition, including chondromalacia patella and patellofemoral pain syndrome, as it was less likely than not related to his in-service knee problems.

The veteran's claims for service connection for a right hip disorder and an increased rating for his low back disability were remanded to obtain additional evidence, including a VA examination.

The veteran was granted a 60 percent rating for his service-connected dermatomyositis with Gottron's papules, effective September 4, 2004.

The appeal is remanded to the RO for further development and adjudication of the veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral foot disability.

The appellant is entitled to the entire amount of the 'benefits awarded but unpaid' to which the veteran would have been entitled retroactively to August 14, 1984.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for his dysthymic disorder is being remanded to obtain additional evidence and schedule a new VA examination.

The veteran withdrew the appeal before it was decided.

The veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 30 percent for dysthymic disorder was remanded to obtain additional evidence and address the issues related to his symptoms and employability.

The appeal is remanded for further development and an appropriate VA examination to assess the severity of the veteran's right fifth finger disability.

The Board dismissed the motion for revision of a decision based on clear and unmistakable error due to the absence of a final decision.

The Board finds that the evidence is in equipoise as to whether dysautonomia began during active service, and grants service connection for dysautonomia.

The veteran's left knee disability did not meet the criteria for an increased evaluation in excess of 10 percent prior to November 19, 2007 or in excess of 20 percent from November 19, 2007.