Other conditions decisions — 2010

The Board denied the Veteran's claim to reopen his service connection for third molar (tooth number 30) due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Board denied the appellant's application for VA death benefits, finding that new and material evidence had not been received to reopen her claim.

The Board has granted service connection for aortic valve replacement due to aortic stenosis and rheumatic fever, with the former receiving a noncompensable rating and the latter receiving a 30 percent rating. The Veteran disagrees with both ratings.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a VA examination to assess the current level of impairment due to his service-connected residuals of surgical repair of decubitus ulcer with removal of right femoral head. The issue will be reconsidered after the examination.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his lower back disorder was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5237 or 5243.

The Board has received notification that the appellant wishes to withdraw their appeal, and thus the appeal is dismissed.

The Board has granted service connection for residuals of dental trauma and awarded a disability rating of 30 percent, effective from the date of the decision. The Veteran's equilibrium disorder is not addressed as it was not part of her appeal.

The Veteran's request for an initial compensable rating for blepharospasms of the left eyebrow is being remanded due to a need for a video-conference hearing at the RO.

The Veteran's left eye disability, which existed prior to service and was aggravated during service, is rated at 10 percent. The Board found that the pre-existing disability must be deducted from the current rating (30 percent minus 20 percent), leaving a maximum of 10 percent for the portion attributable to aggravation.

The Board has determined that the issue of a separate compensable rating for uterine fibroids is not on appeal, as it was addressed in the October 2007 decision regarding the Veteran's service-connected gynecological condition.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to new evidence received, and the appellant is asked to waive AOJ review of this additional evidence.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for legal entitlement to one-time payment from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund due to a finding that he did not have recognized active military service for VA benefits.

The Board is remanding the claims for service connection due to the need for medical nexus opinions regarding the Veteran's liver enlargement, skin disorder, and alopecia.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his left hip capsulitis is being remanded due to inadequate examination findings. The issue of service connection remains unresolved.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining private medical records related to the Veteran's bilateral foot disorder.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and service connection claims have been denied. Her right hip arthroplasty has been rated at 60%, 50%, and 70% from specific dates, respectively. Service connection for lack of ability to have children as secondary to her total right hip arthroplasty was also denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete information and a need for compliance with proper notice requirements.

The Board found that the Veteran's gastrointestinal disorders were not caused or aggravated by ingestion of the prescribed medications to treat his service-connected orthopedic disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including a new VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected disabilities and their impact on his daily life.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected disability, and thus denied the claim for service connection for the cause of death.