Other conditions decisions — 2009

The veteran's current hypermobility syndrome is related to her active military service.

The veteran's right hip disorder was not related to his service or the service-connected right ankle disability.

The veteran's service-connected post operative duodenal ulcer was rated at 20 percent effective August 25, 2008. Prior to that date, a noncompensable rating was assigned.

The Board found that the evidence did not support a claim for service connection for a bilateral hand disorder, as there was no evidence of any signs of carpal tunnel syndrome during the veteran's boxing or military career.

The Board remands the case to obtain additional evidence, including VA treatment records and a new examination.

The Board remands the claim for a VA examination to determine if the veteran's temporomandibular joint dysfunction is related to her active service or service-connected cervical strain.

The veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for his service-connected Crohn's disease is being remanded for further development.

The veteran's psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as an adjustment disorder, does not meet the criteria for a rating higher than 50 percent.

The Board is remanding the claim for a higher rating for the right hand disability to the RO for further development and consideration.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the veteran's death, as there was no evidence that a service-connected disability caused or contributed to his death.

The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the assignment of a 10 percent rating for hidradenitis of the armpits, buttock, and groin was denied as there is no evidence of a factually ascertainable increase in disability prior to August 30, 2002.

The evidence does not support the conclusion that the veteran has a current diagnosis of testicular cancer or any residuals related to service or radiation exposure in service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for postoperative carcinoma of the base of the tongue, finding no medical evidence of a nexus between the condition and military service, to include presumed herbicide exposure.

The veteran is not entitled to a temporary total evaluation for convalescence following the November 2004 left eye surgery.

The claim for TDIU has been fully resolved in the veteran's favor, and there is no longer a question or controversy regarding this issue.

The Board found that there was no clear and unmistakable error in the November 1985 RO decision denying service connection for a nervous disorder.

The claim for service connection for residuals of a cold injury to the bilateral feet was reopened, but further evidence and examination are needed to determine if service connection is warranted.

The veteran's post-operative esophageal cancer does not result in moderate impairment with characteristic circulatory symptoms after meals, diarrhea and weight loss. The disability picture is basically shown to be mild with infrequent episodes of epigastric distress.

The appeal was dismissed due to the death of the veteran.

The case is remanded for further development to determine the appellant's employability due to his service-connected disabilities.