Other conditions decisions — 2012

The Veteran's spouse is not shown to be blind or helpless as required for regular aid and attendance, thus the claim for additional compensation based on this need is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left testicle loss is service-connected due to a congenital defect, and his seminal vesicle cyst was incurred during service. The claims for special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ (left testicle) and service connection for other conditions are granted.

The Veteran's sinus disorder and allergies were not incurred in service.,His pancreatitis claim was reopened, but remains denied. His stomach disability (IBS) claim was reopened and is now considered.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a cold weather injury was granted. The claim for service connection for dizziness was denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's chronic musculoligamentous neck strain is attributable to his active military service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional VA and private treatment records, as well as a new VA examination. The right foot hammer toes status post metatarsal head surgery claim will be reconsidered based on the updated evidence.

The Veteran's claim for nonservice-connected pension benefits is denied because he is currently incarcerated, which prevents him from receiving such benefits.

The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for residuals of a May 2005 colonoscopy is denied because he is already receiving service-connected disability compensation for perianal abscess and fistula, which are related to his diabetes mellitus.

The Board found that the cause of the Veteran's death, Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML), is not related to his military service and thus denied the claim for service connection.

The Board dismissed the motion because the moving party had died prior to a ruling.

The Board found that the Veteran did not submit a claim for service connection for bilateral hip avascular necrosis with loss of use of both legs until April 21, 2006. Therefore, an effective date prior to this date is denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for adenomyosis and residuals from an IUD placement were denied as there is no evidence of current diagnoses or a link to service.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for ichthyosis vulgaris is being remanded due to inadequate examination during the winter months when symptoms are worst.

The Board found that the Veteran's dry eyes are not etiologically related to service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has granted an effective date of October 1, 2006 for the grant of a higher rate of DIC based on the need for aid and attendance. The appellant's need for regular aid and assistance began in October 2006.

The Board found no evidence of a current left foot disability and determined that the Veteran's claimed left foot disorder is not related to his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected gastritis has not resulted in multiple small eroded or ulcerated areas and symptoms, nor has it caused recurring severe symptoms two or more times per year averaging 10 days in duration. Therefore, the current rating of 10 percent is appropriate.

The Veteran's claim for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for service-connected hyperpigmented lesions of the face and right axillary region is being remanded due to incomplete records and need for further examination.

The Board denied a compensable disability rating for the Veteran's service-connected malaria in January 2012, but this decision was vacated due to the appellant-widow submitting a VA Form 21-22a appointing an attorney as her representative and requesting additional time to submit evidence.

The Veteran seeks service connection for chronic and frequent colds and throat pain. The Board finds that further development is necessary before the claims can be adjudicated.