Other conditions decisions — 2012

The Veteran's anal incontinence is granted as secondary to his service-connected hemorrhoids. His low back disability has been granted a 10% evaluation prior to December 13, 2010 and remains at that level as of December 13, 2010.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been presented to reopen the claim of service connection for residuals of a back injury. The appellant's current low back pain is related to his in-service injury while loading ammunition, which resulted in chronic degenerative changes.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including a VA examination to determine the current severity of his service-connected keratoconus and its etiology.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating prior to March 12, 2012 was denied. However, the claim for an increased rating from March 12, 2012 was granted and assigned a 10% rating.

The Board denied a compensable disability rating for the Veteran's service-connected malaria, finding no competent and credible evidence of active malaria or any functional disability from past malaria.

The Veteran's son, the appellant, is not eligible for Chapter 35 educational benefits as his eligibility ends on his 26th birthday due to the effective date of TDIU benefits being before his 18th birthday and notification occurring after his 26th birthday.

The Veteran's left great toe disability is rated as moderately severe, warranting a 20% rating. The Board found that the impairment of the foot more closely approximates moderate severity.

The Board has determined that additional evidentiary development is necessary prior to the adjudication of the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for a back and neck disorder, to include as secondary to service-connected tardive dyskinesia. The case is REMANDED for the following actions.

The Board has remanded the case for a new hearing at the local RO due to the absence of the original Veterans Law Judge who conducted the July 2009 hearing. The appellant is asked to provide further information or testimony.

The Board found that the Veteran's knee disabilities do not warrant a rating in excess of 10 percent at any time since March 6, 2007.

The Board determined that the appellant's service ended with an other than honorable discharge due to willful and persistent misconduct, which constitutes a bar to VA benefits based on his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral tibial periostitis, claimed as shin splints, was denied because there is no current diagnosis of the condition in the medical records.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service department verification of the appellant's claimed service in the United States Armed Forces during World War II. The RO must ensure that there is re-certification of service encompassing all additional information provided by the appellant.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a dental condition secondary to his service-connected disability is denied as he is already in receipt of Class III dental treatment benefits and does not meet the criteria for compensation.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the death of the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a new VA examination and possibly a vocational rehabilitation evaluation. The Veteran's severe calluses of the left heel are being evaluated to determine their impact on his ability to work.

The Veteran's corn of the left little toe with a hammer toe deformity is not compensable, and service connection for helicobacter pylori (claimed as ulcers) was denied.

The Veteran's service-connected residuals of a broken nose are manifested by no more than 50 percent obstruction of one nasal passage with subjective complaints of difficulty breathing when sleeping on his right side. The criteria for a compensable disability rating have not been met.

The Board has granted the Veteran's service connection for a schizoaffective disorder, finding that there is at least equipoise evidence showing that his current condition likely had its onset during his period of active service.

The Veteran's left clavicle disability is more likely than not attributable to service, and the Board finds in his favor on this claim.