Other conditions decisions — 2010

The Board has remanded the case for a video conference hearing before the Board due to the Appellant's request.

The Board found that the Veteran did not have qualifying service for VA nonservice-connected death pension benefits, and thus denied the appellant's claim.

The appellant withdrew her appeal seeking Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits under Chapter 35, Title 38, United States Code.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for specially adapted housing, which renders moot their request for a special home adaptation grant.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for degenerative joint disease of the left great toe is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and consideration of additional evidence.

The Veteran's psychotic disorder, not otherwise specified (atypical psychosis), is related to service and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin disorder of the legs, to include as due to herbicide exposure, is being remanded for additional development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for amputation of the left 5th toe as a residual of squamous cell carcinoma, finding that there was no medical evidence to support a link between cellulube exposure and the development of the cancer.

The Veteran's bone chip, right thumb with posttraumatic arthritis was rated as noncompensable prior to February 23, 2009 and as 10 percent disabling thereafter. The Board found no evidence of ankylosis or a gap greater than two inches between the thumb pad and fingers.

The Veteran's service-connected multiple shell fragment wound (SFW) residuals of the left lower extremity are rated at 10 percent, reflecting moderate damage to the muscles of the posterior calf.

The Board found that the cause of death, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, was not related to service connection and denied the claim.

The Board found that the appellant's marriage to the Veteran did not satisfy the one-year marriage eligibility requirement for DIC benefits, and thus denied her claim.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for residuals of sepsis infection, now characterized as right hip pain.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a videoconference hearing due to his request.

The Veteran's service-connected right hip disability is manifested by marked hip disability, but does not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to ankylosis, flexion limited to 10 degrees, flail joint, or fracture of the shaft, anatomical neck, or surgical neck.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for residuals of a back injury, neck injury, and stomach disorder in October 1982. In July 1998, they declined to reopen his claim for service connection for a back disorder.

The Veteran's uveitis and toxoplasmosis due to Lyme disease are inactive, with no significant impairment in vision or other symptoms. The disability does not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation.

The Board has granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the left upper and lower extremities.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service treatment records and will need to determine if the veteran's pre-existing right shoulder condition was aggravated by his period of active duty.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to lost records and incomplete information. The appellant's claim will be reconsidered after all available evidence is obtained.