Other conditions decisions — 2010

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development regarding an increased rating for a service-connected cervical spine disability, which may affect the claims of secondary service connection for muscle pain and ulnar nerve sensory loss.

The Veteran's claim for specially adapted housing or a special home adaptation grant was denied as the law does not allow such grants when the veteran is entitled to certificates of eligibility for specially adapted housing under 38 U.S.C.A. § 2101(a).

The Board has determined that the Veteran's deviated nasal septum is a result of an in-service injury from being struck by a forklift, and thus service connection is granted.

The Veteran's left mandible fracture residuals have been rated at 10 percent since April 2005. The Board found that the current rating adequately compensates for his disability.

The Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus is found to be the proximate cause of his residuals of CVA. Additionally, he does not have additional right shoulder disability attributable to VA carelessness or negligence.

The Board found that the Veteran's pancreatitis was not incurred in or aggravated during service and denied his claim. The Board also found that there is insufficient evidence to establish a connection between the Veteran's sarcoma protuberans of the left collarbone region and herbicide exposure, as no examination was conducted.

The Veteran's prostatitis disability is rated at 20 percent, and the Board has ordered a remand to obtain updated treatment records and conduct a VA examination to assess the current severity of his condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's skin disorder is not related to service or any incident of service origin, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's dysthymic disorder was initially rated at 30% prior to May 20, 2008 and increased to 50% as of that date.

The Veteran's bilateral eye disability, specifically status post iridectomy with history of recurrent uveitis, is rated at 40 percent and the temporary total rating for convalescence following surgeries in February 2005 and November 2007 was denied.

The Board found that the cause of the Veteran's death, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, was not incurred in or aggravated by active service.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development due to insufficient evidence and a need for a compensation and pension examination.

The Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus and its complications were found to be the cause of his death, contributing substantially or materially to it.

The Veteran's left leg artery puncture during surgery at the Shreveport VAMC did not result in any residual disability, and therefore compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 is denied.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for recognition as the service member's surviving spouse for purposes of entitlement to a nonservice-connected death pension, dependency and indemnity compensation, and accrued benefits due to her not meeting the one-year marriage requirement.

The Board found no nexus between the Veteran's active duty and his currently shown inguinal hernia, thus denying service connection.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for loss of teeth due to dental trauma sustained during active duty. The VA has requested additional information and ordered a VA examination to determine the etiology of his tooth loss.

The Veteran's death was caused by his service-connected leukemia, which he developed due to herbicide exposure during his time in Vietnam. The Board granted the appellant's claims for service connection for cancer (including leukemia) and for the cause of her husband's death.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a more contemporaneous VA examination and possible additional medical records.

The Board has determined that the appellant's Raynaud's syndrome does not warrant an increased rating beyond 20 percent. The appeal for service connection of a sleep disorder and PTSD is denied as the appellant withdrew his appeal.