Other conditions decisions — 2012

The case is being remanded to the RO in Boston, Massachusetts for scheduling a hearing of the appellant's choice. The appeal will be returned to the Board after this action.

The Veteran's service-connected left little finger injury results in limited motion and pain, but does not meet the criteria for a compensable disability rating as his symptoms do not warrant an evaluation higher than 0% under any applicable diagnostic code.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected left knee disability. The issue of entitlement to TDIU will also be addressed.

The Veteran's death was not service-connected due to lack of a 10-year period of total disability rating for the cause of death. The claim is denied.

The Veteran seeks service connection for gastrointestinal disorders, including bowel obstruction, abdominal soreness, blood in stool, and colitis. The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain updated treatment records and conduct further medical examinations.

The Veteran seeks service connection for a sinus disability, which she claims is related to her service-connected migraine headaches. The Board has determined that additional development is needed before the claim can be fully adjudicated.

The Veteran's cause of death, PSP, was not related to service. The Board found no evidence linking the Veteran's PTSD to his PSP or any other condition that contributed to his death.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to the death of the appellant, and thus the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this claim.

The Board found no evidence of a chronic bilateral foot fungus during service or for many years after service, and concluded that the current condition is not related to service. The Veteran's claim for service connection was denied.

The Veteran's overpayment of VA educational benefits was denied, and he has appealed this decision.

The Board has found that the Veteran's bladder, prostate, and impotency disabilities are not service-connected as they did not manifest during service or are not related to any service-connected disability.

The Board finds that the Veteran does not have a current disability manifested by poor circulation and his complaints are related to his service-connected peripheral neuropathy.

The Veteran's neck disability, transverse myelitis at the C3 level, is related to his service and has been granted service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current basal cell carcinoma to the face, back, and neck is due to in-service sun exposure. As a result, service connection for this condition is granted.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for right patellofemoral syndrome based on limitation of motion was denied. The current rating of 10% is maintained.

The Veteran's mid-back arthralgia was found to not warrant a compensable rating, as the disability did not result in any periods of physician-prescribed bed rest or unfavorable ankylosis. The right upper arm disability remains pending and has been remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for Duputrens contractions of the right hand and found that a compensable rating is not warranted for bilateral hearing loss or skin lesions. The Veteran's current diagnoses are considered to be related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to incomplete treatment records and the need for a VA examination. The case will be returned to the Board for further review.

The Veteran's death was caused by or contributed to by diffuse metastatic carcinoma, including adenocarcinoma of the lung, which is presumed due to exposure to Agent Orange during service.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including obtaining a dose estimate and referring the matter to the Under Secretary for Benefits for consideration of service connection based on exposure to ionizing radiation. The Veteran's non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is also being considered on a direct basis.