Other conditions decisions — 2012

The Veteran's left knee disability, characterized by frequent episodes of locking, pain, and effusion, warrants a 20 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5258. A separate compensable rating for limitation of motion is not warranted.

The Board denied the claim of entitlement to a rating in excess of 10 percent for residuals of shell fragment wound to the right leg, with injury to muscle group XIV due to the Veteran's symptoms not meeting the criteria for higher ratings based on his muscle injuries.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's varicose veins of the right lower extremity are a continuation of the same condition he had during service, and thus grants service connection for this disability.

The Veteran's left great toe disability warranted additional convalescence under the provisions of 38 C.F.R. � 4.30 until March 30, 2008, and a temporary total rating extension was granted.

The Veteran's mixed hepatocellular carcinoma and cholangiocarcinoma are found to be at least as likely as not caused by herbicide exposure during his active military service, specifically Agent Orange. The cause of death is also determined to be related to the Veteran's in-service exposure to herbicides.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of breast cancer surgery is being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and treatment history.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected narcolepsy disability warrants a 80 percent rating, effective March 6, 2008.

The Veteran's neurocardiogenic syncope is manifested by lightheadedness, dizziness, and syncope at a workload of 7.7 METs without evidence of cardiac hypertrophy or dilatation on echocardiogram, electrocardiogram, or X-ray. The criteria are not met for a higher rating than 10 percent.

The Veteran's appeal of his service connection claim for cancer of various organs has been withdrawn. His hearing loss disability claim is being remanded for additional development.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for arthritis of the left hand, which he claims developed during active service. The Board has determined that additional development is necessary to clarify his current diagnosis and determine its etiology.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for one-time payment from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund due to a lack of qualified service, as determined by the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC). The appellant did not have recognized active military service for the purpose of obtaining this compensation.

The Board has remanded the case due to additional evidence being submitted and outstanding records needing to be obtained. The Veteran's disability rating for keratoconus will need to be reconsidered in light of all the new information.

The Veteran's motion to revise a decision on the grounds of clear and unmistakable error was dismissed because it did not specify the date of the Board decision to which it relates.

The Veteran's son is not eligible for a one-time payment from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund as he did not file a claim under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act before his father died.

The Veteran's skin disability, including skin breaking on the hands and feet, cracking of nails on hands and feet, and severe itching of the feet, is being remanded for further development due to a need for an examination.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's congenital spine and hip conditions were aggravated by service, leading to increased disability beyond what would be expected from a person with only sedentary work. This aggravation is considered service-connected.

The Veteran seeks service connection for a bilateral foot condition, claimed as residuals of cold injury. The case is remanded to obtain additional medical opinions and review the claims file.

The Board found that the Veteran's current bilateral eye disorder is not related to his active military service, including herbicide exposure. The claim was denied as there is no evidence of a pre-existing condition and the medical opinion did not establish a link between the current condition and service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to conflicting dose estimates and the need to reconcile them with an independent expert's opinion. The Undersecretary for Health is required to consider all regulatory factors set forth in 38 C.F.R. § 3.311(e) when determining if service connection can be granted.