Other conditions decisions — 2011

The Veteran's service-connected residuals of right middle finger injury are rated at 70 percent effective from January 1, 2004 to June 7, 2004 and at 40 percent thereafter.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current vision disorder and finds no evidence to support a finding of service connection for this condition. The claim is denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for gastrointestinal disability and tumor of the left cheek. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to his military service.,The claim for entitlement to TDIU was also denied as there is no current service-connected disability.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his respiratory and eye disorders. The claim for service connection for asbestosis will be deferred until further notice.

The Veteran's C2-3 subluxation is characterized by limited range of motion, with forward flexion and extension both at or below the minimum required for a compensable evaluation. The VA examiner found that the Veteran could perform repetitive motions without significant additional limitation.

The Veteran's eligibility for educational assistance benefits under Chapter 30 of the Montgomery GI Bill is granted as he meets the requirements for basic eligibility, including irrevocably electing MGIB benefits and paying $1,200 upon separation from service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for prostatitis, cystitis, a sleep disorder, and stomach pain have been denied as there is no evidence of current disabilities.,Service connection cannot be granted because the Veteran does not suffer from any of these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for a higher one-time payment from the FVEC Fund is denied as he does not meet the eligibility criteria due to his status as a U.S. citizen.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's athlete's foot and keratosis pilaris began in service, and thus granted service connection for these conditions. Service connection was denied for arthralgia as there is no evidence of a current disability separate from his already service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD and depressive disorder had their onset in service, granting service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's schizoaffective disorder was permanently aggravated by the Veteran's active service, and therefore service connection is granted.

The Veteran's right cubital tunnel syndrome was not incurred in service, and the Board finds that it is not related to any current service-connected disability. The Veteran's dystonia or Meige's syndrome was also not incurred in service, and the Board finds that it is not related to any current service-connected disability.,The Veteran meets the criteria for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for a dental disorder other than for teeth #1, 7, 9, 10, 18, 31, and 32 for VA compensation purposes due to lack of evidence showing any related disability other than missing teeth resulting from periodontal disease.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for amblyopia of the left eye and cataracts, both eyes is being remanded due to a need for additional development including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Veteran's service-connected lime poisoning and burns have been rated at 10 percent since January 29, 2003. The VA has determined that the condition does not warrant a higher rating as it does not cause limited motion or scarring.

The Veteran's foot drop of the left extremity is found to be related to his service injury in Vietnam, and he is granted service connection for this condition.

The Board finds that the Veteran's bronchiectasis was not subject to severance, and service connection for bronchiectasis is restored.

The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for erosive gouty arthritis, left first metatarsal joint, status post surgical repair is denied as there is no evidence of additional disability resulting from the surgery.

The Board finds that the appellant is the surviving spouse of the Veteran, because it indicates that the appellant and the Veteran mutually separated and lived apart without intent to desert.

The Board has denied the appellant's application to reopen her claim for recognition as the Veteran's surviving spouse, finding that new and material evidence was not received.