Other conditions decisions — 2010

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a prostate disorder, including enlarged prostate and chronic prostatitis, is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or link to his military service.

The Veteran's mood disorder was rated at 30 percent from February 7, 2003 to August 9, 2005.,From August 9, 2005, the Veteran's mood disorder warranted a rating in excess of 50 percent.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his post-operative right lower leg shortening with a history of recurrent osteomyelitis was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not show frequent episodes of active osteomyelitis, and thus could not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board found that the cause of death, cerebrovascular accident, was not related to service-connected syncope and denied service connection for the cause of death.

The Veteran's prostate disorder is not related to service, and may not be presumed to have been incurred due to herbicide exposure.,The Veteran's hand tremors are not related to service, and may not be presumed to have been incurred due to herbicide exposure. The Veteran has a diagnosed condition (essential hand tremor) that does not meet the presumptive criteria for service connection based on herbicide exposure.,There is no evidence of a current colon disorder or any residuals from previous colon polyps, and thus service connection cannot be granted based on this issue.,The Veteran's toenail and foot fungus are not related to service, and may not be presumed to have been incurred due to herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for blindness in the left eye, status post retinal detachment is being remanded due to incomplete information and need for additional development.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including VA examinations to determine if the Veteran has a disability of the thoracic spine related to service and whether his traumatic head injury residuals warrant an increased rating.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for alcoholism, which is claimed to be secondary to his service-connected PTSD, has been remanded due to the need for additional development and medical opinions.

The Board denied the Veteran's application to reopen her claim for service connection for left foot tendonitis, 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 service-connected myofascial strain, upper thoracic region is currently rated at 10 percent and does not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on current evidence.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to issues related to service connection for breast cancer, osteopenia, and joint pain. The Veteran's claims are being reviewed under provisions of 38 C.F.R. § 3.311 regarding exposure to ionizing radiation during her Gulf War service.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of service connection for corneal abrasions and residuals therefrom due to new evidence submitted since the last final denial. However, a VA examination is needed to determine if any current eye disability is related to the inservice injury.

The Board found no evidence of a nexus between the Veteran's status post right radical inguinal orchiectomy and service, including as due to exposure to Agent Orange. The claim for service connection was denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for tooth extractions and fillings due to lack of evidence of in-service trauma or osteomyelitis. However, it granted her eligibility for one-time VA dental treatment for teeth numbered 13, 14, and 15.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current diagnosis of recurrent epididymitis is related to a groin injury sustained during service in Panama in 1978, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a HRCT scan of the thorax and another VA examination to determine if the Veteran's current lung disability is related to service, specifically asbestos exposure.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including a VA examination to determine if any preexisting nasal condition was aggravated by service.

The Veteran's left great toe bunionectomy residuals are manifested by pain, stiffness, and dysfunction. The Board has determined that a 10 percent rating is warranted for these symptoms.

The Veteran's service-connected right fifth metatarsal and right first toe bunionectomy has been rated as 10 percent disabling since March 2005. The Board found that the disability did not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating, thus denying an increased initial rating.