Other conditions decisions — 2012

The Board denied the appellant's claim for a one-time payment from the FVEC Fund due to lack of recognized active military service, as determined by the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC).

The Veteran's service-connected residuals of a left hip fracture are not productive of any significant impairment or symptomatology, and therefore do not warrant a compensable disability rating.

The Board found that the Veteran's venous insufficiency of the bilateral lower extremities existed prior to her period of active service and did not have a permanent increase in severity during such service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a hearing before a Veterans Law Judge at the RO. The issue of entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities remains pending.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a bunion of the right foot and therefore, service connection for this condition is denied.

The Board found that the Veteran's adenocarcinoma of the prostate was not incurred in or aggravated by service and may not be presumed to be.

The Board has granted service connection for a residual disability due to a head injury, finding that the Veteran's service-connected left shoulder disability caused his fall and subsequent head injury. The effective date is not specified as it was granted on appeal.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU is being remanded due to the need for additional development and an updated medical opinion.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a videoconference hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a spinal injury and residuals of a traumatic injury to the right eye, finding that there was no evidence of in-service injury or disease leading to current disabilities.

The Veteran's right shoulder flexion and abduction are limited to 65 degrees with pain, which does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's chest tightness is a symptom of her service-connected fibromyalgia and/or nonservice-connected left breast cancer, and therefore does not represent a separate disability warranting service connection.

The Board found that the Veteran's current heart disorder, including pericarditis and costochondritis, is not related to his service. The evidence does not support a finding of service connection.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic ulcer disease and loss of control of bodily function, including bladder and bowel incontinence. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to his active service.

The Board denied the appellant's attempt to reopen her claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that no new and material evidence had been submitted.

The Veteran's torn Achilles tendon has been rated at 30 percent since the onset of his condition, and now at 40 percent effective April 30, 2012. The current rating is considered appropriate.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's dental disorder is due to periodontal disease and not service-connected for compensation purposes. The claim of entitlement to an earlier effective date for gastritis, ulcer, status post gastric surgery, was granted.

The Board has reopened the claim and granted service connection for a neck condition, assigning an initial rating of 20 percent effective from August 16, 2005.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected rheumatoid arthritis caused or aggravated his current cardiovascular disease diagnosed as artherosclerosis of the carotid arteries, and therefore grants service connection for this disorder on a secondary basis.

The Board has remanded the case to schedule a DRO hearing for the appellant due to her request.