Other conditions decisions — 2010

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a lung nodule, claimed as pulmonary nodule/mass due to asbestos exposure is being remanded for further development and examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for a low back disability in March 1973. The new evidence submitted since that time does not relate to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate the claim, and thus it is not reopened. The claims for bilateral hearing loss, left heel disability, sciatic nerve disability, blackout spells, and vertigo were also denied.

The Veteran's appeal for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance or by reason of being housebound was dismissed due to his death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for adenocarcinoma was dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has determined that service connection for degenerative changes of the left hip is granted, with reasonable doubt resolved in favor of the Veteran.

The Board denied the appellant's claim to reopen her death benefits as a surviving spouse, finding that no new and material evidence had been submitted.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations of patellofemoral pain syndrome of the left and right knees, as well as low back strain, were denied. The RO found that no higher evaluation was warranted under the applicable rating criteria.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for CML is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining records related to radiation exposure and a VA medical examination.

The Board has granted service connection for a skin disability, gastrointestinal (GI) disability, and prostate disability. The skin and GI disabilities are considered to be related to service, while the prostate disability is not presumed due to Agent Orange exposure.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for peptic ulcer disease was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not show a worsening of his service-connected condition, and thus, no higher rating could be assigned. The claims for reopening service connection for joint pain in the left ankle, right hand, liver disorder, and pancreatitis were also denied as new and material evidence had not been submitted.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete medical examinations and needs further clarification on the current manifestations of the Veteran's conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's herpes was incurred during his military service and grants the claim for service connection.

The Board denied service connection for a dental disorder, finding that the Veteran does not have a compensable dental disability and is not eligible for VA compensation or outpatient treatment.

The Board has remanded the case for further development regarding service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death and Dependents' Educational Assistance under 38 U.S.C. chapter 35, including a VA medical opinion on herbicide exposure in Vietnam.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a left eye disorder and PTSD due to lack of new and material evidence, and found that his current disabilities do not preclude substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's service-connected left eye disability, which results in corrected vision of 20/20+2, does not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation under VA rating criteria.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma, finding that these conditions were not caused by or aggravated by exposure to ionizing radiation during service. The Board also found no significant sun exposure during service.

The Board found that the Veteran's cervix disorder is not related to her military service and denied her claim.