Other conditions decisions — 2010

The Board has found new and material evidence to reopen the claim of service connection for ulcerative colitis, which was previously denied in February 1985. The Veteran's private medical records show treatment for ulcerative colitis as early as 1966, and he testified that he first noticed symptoms during his last month of active service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for a neck disorder, finding that new and material evidence had not been submitted to reopen the claim.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not meet the basic eligibility criteria for obtaining a one-time payment from the FVEC due to her lack of qualifying service.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's death.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of restless leg syndrome for VA purposes, and thus service connection is denied.

The Veteran's claim for VA educational assistance under Chapter 30, Title 38, United States Code is denied as he does not meet the eligibility requirements.

The Board found that the Veteran's neck and left hip disorders are not related to his active service.

The Board found that the Veteran's current left foot disorders are not related to his military service and denied his claim.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected fracture of the right orbit with residuals is being remanded due to incomplete examination reports and missing VA treatment records.

The appellant has withdrawn her appeal, and the case is dismissed without prejudice.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed as he withdrew his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board found that the Veteran's hysterectomy and uterine prolapse were not incurred in or aggravated by active service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a review of whether the Veteran's varicose veins are caused or aggravated by his service-connected right knee disability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for macrocytic anemia, finding that there was no evidence of in-service exposure to radiation and no nexus between the current condition and service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current gastrointestinal problems, including gastritis, are at least as likely as not related to his service in the U.S. Army.

The Board denied the appellant's request for an earlier effective date of July 13, 2004 for service connection for cause of the Veteran's death due to a liberalizing change in the law regarding presumptive service connection for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma becoming effective on February 6, 1991. The appellant's claim was received more than one year after this effective date.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for residuals of a left elbow injury should be remanded for further development, including scheduling him for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any currently present abnormalities of his left elbow. The Veteran also had his service connection claim for a cervical spine disability reopened based on new evidence received since the last denial in 2002.

The Board found that the Veteran's October 1988 motor vehicle accident was caused by his willful misconduct, including driving under the influence of alcohol and exceeding the safe speed limit.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for L4-5 degenerative spondylolisthesis and spinal stenosis, as well as herpes (claimed as irritation of the penis), are being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated medical records and arranging for VA examinations to assess the current severity of his service-connected right femur and colon disabilities.