Other conditions decisions — 2012

The VA examiner found no evidence that the Veteran's current psychogenic neurological disorder was caused by the October 2000 surgery, including anesthesia and medications used during the procedure. The preponderance of evidence does not support a finding of additional disability.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence to support the Veteran's claims for service connection for Acute Myelocytic Leukemia and Granulocytic Sarcoma, as these conditions are not shown to be related to his military service or any incidents therein.

The Board found no current disability related to the Veteran's claimed ear and sinus disabilities, and denied service connection for these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for a skin disorder of the groin area, for accrued benefits purposes only, based on credible and consistent statements from the Veteran indicating that his skin disorder began during military service and persisted since then.

The Veteran's prostate disorder, diagnosed as benign prostatic hypertrophy, is not service connected due to lack of a link between his current condition and his military service. The Board also found no evidence linking the condition to his documented radiation exposure.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected subtotal gastric resection did not contribute to his cause of death, which was attributed to probable atherosclerotic vascular disease (ASCVD).

The Board found that the appellant's skin disorder did not have its clinical onset in service and is not otherwise related to active duty, including as being secondary to dioxin exposure.

The Veteran's residuals of a fracture to the left fibula are manifested by a well-healed and asymptomatic condition, which does not result in any knee or ankle disability. The Board finds that a compensable evaluation is not warranted.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 40 percent for the Veteran's residuals of a penetrating shell fragment wound to the right posterior chest and upper abdomen.

The Board denied the claims for service connection for cause of death and DIC benefits, finding that the Veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral shin splints are currently rated at 10 percent, effective from March 2, 2007. The Board finds no evidence of any significant change in the disability picture during the appeal period and grants a 10 percent rating for the entire appeal period.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for cervicitis and fibrocystic breast disease are being remanded due to the need for additional development of her medical records.

The Veteran's appeals for an earlier effective date for the addition of a beneficiary and withholding of VA disability compensation have been dismissed as he withdrew his appeals prior to any decision being made by the Board.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining updated medical records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the current severity of his right clavicle fracture.

The Veteran's service-connected ventral hernia has been rated at 20 percent since September 2, 2007. The Board finds that the evidence does not support a higher rating.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain clarification on the Veteran's representative and to schedule him for a VA examination to determine if his service-connected lumbosacral strain caused or made worse his avascular necrosis of the left hip.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to determine whether the appellant's other than honorable discharge constitutes a bar to VA benefits.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death, and no jurisdiction remains for the Board to adjudicate the merits of this claim.

The Veteran's death was not related to service or a service-connected disability, and thus he is not entitled to burial benefits at the rate for a service member who dies as a result of a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's appeal is denied as there is no current respiratory disability and the evidence does not support a finding of service connection for any other claimed conditions.