Other conditions decisions — 2012

The Veteran's chronic urinary disorder was not incurred in or aggravated by service and is not proximately due to, the result of, or aggravated by a service connected disability.

The Board found that the appellant does not have spina bifida, and thus there is no legal basis to award benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1805 for a child of a Vietnam Veteran born with spina bifida.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected L-2 injury residuals with wedging deformity and lipping and degenerative changes is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability, specifically the right paravertebral strain at L3-L4, has been found to warrant a 40 percent evaluation since September 26, 2003. This is based on severe impairment of range of motion.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, effective April 8, 2011.,PTSD remains productive of occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Board has granted the Appellant's claim for recognition as the surviving spouse of the Veteran, allowing her to establish entitlement to benefits administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

The Veteran's post-operative left varicocele and PTSD were not found to warrant increased ratings as of the effective dates specified.

The Veteran's symptoms of urinary frequency have not been medically attributed to a diagnosed underlying disability, and the Board finds that there is no disability for which service connection can be considered.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his claims, including obtaining VA medical records from September 2009 to the current date.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for the cause of his death, finding no evidence linking his chronic lymphocytic leukemia to his military service or any incident therein.

The Board found that the Veteran's left foot injury existed prior to service and did not worsen during service, thus denying his claim for service connection.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the Veteran's death, and no longer has jurisdiction over the case.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a respiratory disorder and allergies were denied as there is no evidence of asbestos exposure or chronic conditions related to service.

The Veteran's previously denied claims for service connection for gastritis, ulcers, and a leg condition have been reopened. However, the Board finds that there is no evidence to support these claims.,The Veteran has submitted new and material evidence regarding his left shoulder condition, residuals of a left zygomatic arch fracture, and a scar on the left temple. These claims are now reopened.

The Board has determined that the appellant is entitled to recognition as the surviving spouse of the Veteran, based on continuous cohabitation from their marriage in March 1975 until his death in November 2007, despite a brief separation due to domestic abuse by the Veteran.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for accrued death pension benefits as she was not entitled to such benefits due to her mother's death in May 2008, and therefore there were no unpaid benefits available.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left shoulder disability, including rotator cuff tendinopathy with partial tear and arthropathy, is presumed to have developed during active service.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for a one-time payment from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund due to lack of qualifying service.

The Veteran's residuals of cold injuries to the feet and hands are etiologically related to an incident of his military service, and thus service connection is granted.

The Board has reopened the claim of entitlement to service connection for a stomach condition, secondary to exposure to chemical dioxins. The issue is now remanded for further development.