Other conditions decisions — 2010

The Board denied service connection for prostatitis and non-nephrotic proteinuria with IgA nephropathy, as well as the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for right lower extremity radiculopathy and an earlier effective date.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for recognition as the Veteran's surviving spouse, service connection for the cause of death, and eligibility for nonservice-connected pension benefits. The decision also noted that her application for accrued benefits was filed more than one year after the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's skin cancer is being remanded for a VA examination to determine if it is related to his in-service skin treatments or any other incident of his military service, including Agent Orange exposure.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for multiple myeloma was granted due to presumed exposure to herbicides in Vietnam. His need for aid and attendance of another person based on his service-connected disabilities resulted in an increase in the rate of special monthly pension.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have not been found to warrant a rating in excess of the current 10 percent ratings.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of bilateral upper leg injuries, finding that a disability of the thighs was not attributable to service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to issues with representation and missing documents.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance of another person or being housebound has been dismissed due to his death.

The Board denied the claim of service connection for cause of death due to prostate cancer, finding no evidence linking it to service or exposure to herbicides.

The Board denied the Veteran's petition to reopen her claim for service connection for ovarian cysts with chronic pelvic pain, finding that no new and material evidence had been submitted. The March 2001 rating decision denying this claim was final.

The Veteran's claims for a blood disorder and vision disorder were denied as they are not causally or etiologically related to his military service.

The Board found that the Veteran's cause of death (respiratory failure due to lung metastasis as a result of colon cancer) was not incurred in or aggravated by active service and cannot be presumed to have been incurred therein.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's residuals of a left elbow injury with resection of the left radius head and neck do not warrant a schedular rating in excess of 30 percent, as his disability does not meet the criteria for higher ratings under Diagnostic Code 5212. The Veteran's left elbow arthritis is also rated at the maximum allowable under Diagnostic Codes 5003 and 5010.

The Veteran's residuals of a left perforated tympanic membrane are rated as non-compensable since February 2, 2006.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for pneumonia and pleurisy as there is no current diagnosis of these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further examination and review of his claims, including the potential application of new presumptive provisions for ischemic heart disease.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by their representative, and the case is dismissed.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of fractures of both hands, finding that there was no evidence linking his current hand disability to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to missing service treatment records and a need to attempt to obtain service personnel records. The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of cold injuries will be reconsidered.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals at the local regional office.