Other conditions decisions — 2010

The Veteran's left knee disability, characterized by chondromalacia and mild degenerative joint disease, is currently rated at 10 percent under the appropriate diagnostic codes. The Board finds that this rating adequately reflects his current functional limitations.

The Veteran's panic disorder with agoraphobia is found to be related to service, and the claim for service connection is granted. The claim for an initial compensable rating for acne of the face and back has been withdrawn.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to determine the proper commencing date for educational assistance benefits and requests further development.

The Board has determined that the reduction of the disability evaluation from 40% to 10%, effective November 1, 2008, for the service-connected compression fractures T12, L1 with residual degenerative changes was proper.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for colonic inertia with colectomy is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.

The Veteran's active duty did not occur after June 30, 1985, and she was not a participant in the Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP). Therefore, she is not eligible for VA educational assistance under Chapter 30.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a dental condition, specifically periodontal disease, is denied. The case is REMANDED to determine if the Veteran is eligible for VA outpatient dental treatment.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further clarification of the period of overpayment and to ensure that all relevant evidence has been considered.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for residuals of shell fragment wounds to the right lower abdominal, right calf, and left cheek have been denied. The Board found that the current ratings adequately reflect the severity of the disabilities.

The Board found that the Veteran's skin conditions were not related to his service, including exposure to Agent Orange. As a result, the claim for service connection was denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for proper notice and to obtain a clarifying medical opinion regarding the nature and etiology of any current neurological disorder of the left upper extremity.

The Board is remanding the Veteran's claim for service connection for impotency due to a lack of definitive medical opinion linking his current condition to his service-connected low back disability. The case will be returned for further development and consideration.

The Veteran's adjustment disorder did not result in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas prior to September 12, 2006, and from that date forward. The evidence does not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 50 percent or 70 percent.

The Board has granted a 40 percent disability rating for the Veteran's service-connected peptic ulcer disease, effective from the date of service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and need for additional medical opinions regarding whether an emergency existed, if a VA facility was feasibly available, and when the veteran's condition stabilized.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his vocational rehabilitation records and a VA examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current disability related to his in-service vaccination and therefore, service connection for residuals of an experimental vaccine is denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased evaluations were denied. The effective dates for the awards of service connection for left hallux and left knee disabilities were also denied.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining missing service treatment records and providing an opinion on the etiology of shin splints involving both lower extremities.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded to obtain updated medical evidence and a comprehensive examination to determine the current extent and severity of his service-connected idiopathic hypertrophic subvalvular aortic stenosis, status post-myocardial infarction.