Other conditions decisions — 2011

The Board of Veterans' Appeals (Board) has determined that the Appellant does not have qualifying active duty service to establish Veteran status, and therefore is not eligible for VA disability benefits.

The Veteran's motion for review of the October 9, 2001, and March 18, 2010, decisions of the Board to determine whether those decisions involved clear and unmistakable error has been withdrawn.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for diffuse atrophy and weakness of the left (minor) arm from November 1, 2007 was denied. The Veteran also raised a claim for a total disability evaluation based on individual unemployability due to service connected disorders, which is now remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to a change in the Veterans Law Judge who conducted the Travel Board hearing, and the Veteran is offered an opportunity for another personal hearing.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection for a circulatory disorder, including thrombophlebitis, due to insufficient information regarding the Appellant's dates of military service and additional medical records.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for basilar artery insufficiency due to arteriosclerosis, including as a result of herbicide exposure, is being remanded. The case will be returned to the RO for further action.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of death due to metastatic pancreatic cancer, finding that it is not related to service or herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 is denied as the Board finds that his chronic nasal disorder did not result from carelessness, negligence, lack of proper skill, error in judgment, or similar instance of fault on VA's part.

The Veteran's service-connected narcolepsy has been rated at 10 percent since January 2007. The VA is required to provide a new VA examination and review the evidence to determine if an increased evaluation is warranted.

The Veteran's income exceeded the maximum allowable for nonservice-connected pension benefits, resulting in denial of her claim.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for type IIB lipoprotein phenotype with elevated cholesterol and erythema nodosum, as well as his claim for a compensable rating for sarcoidosis with splenomegaly. The evidence did not establish current disabilities or a link to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have current fibromyositis and that it was not shown in service. Therefore, the claim for service connection for fibromyositis is denied.

The Veteran's current disability of the feet, manifested by chronic pain, was incurred in military service and is granted service connection.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection of a right foot disorder and finds that it was incurred in active military service. The evidence now shows that the Veteran's current right foot disorder is related to his inservice injury.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for squamous cell carcinoma of the left lower lip was denied as there is no evidence showing a current disability or in-service incurrence. The PTSD rating appeal remains pending.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a VA examination and medical opinions regarding the Veteran's claims of service connection for latex allergy and chronic skin condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for right and left elbow disorders are being remanded as new evidence has been submitted. The Board will schedule the Veteran for a VA examination to determine if his current elbow disabilities may be related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral leg disability secondary to his service-connected low back disability is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and additional medical records.

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

The appeal has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.