Other conditions decisions — 2012

The Veteran's appeal for a higher initial rating for his service-connected right arm palsy was withdrawn prior to the Board's decision.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a stomach disability and right great toe injury residuals were denied. The Board found that new and material evidence had not been received to reopen the previously denied claim of entitlement to service connection for a right great toe injury, but granted the claim for a stomach disability.

The Board denied service connection for substance abuse on a secondary basis as it was not shown to be related to the Veteran's service-connected depression. The other issues were not addressed due to lack of evidence or jurisdiction.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for colon cancer is being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and further development.

The Veteran does not have a current chest condition manifested by costochondritis, shortness of breath or pain that is related to his period of active service. His symptoms are more likely due to obesity.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for left leg varicose veins with residual scars is being remanded due to the need for clarification of the nature of his service-connected condition and the basis for the current 10 percent rating, as well as an examination.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Veteran's service-connected ulcerative colitis with anemia is rated at 30 percent, and the Board has determined that a higher evaluation of 60 percent should be granted.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to scheduling issues for a Board hearing. The specific conditions and issues are related to jaw surgery, temporomandibular joint condition, mitral valve prolapse, and service connection.

The Board has determined that a new VA medical examination is necessary to determine the etiology of the Veteran's lung disorder, as well as any relevant treatment records. The case will be remanded for these actions.

The Veteran's claim for SMC based on aid and attendance or housebound status is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and providing an addendum opinion from a qualified examiner.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection for pleurisy, as it is precluded by a final RO rating decision that became binding on the merits.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient verification of the appellant's service, and a translation of his October 2011 statement is needed.

The Board denied the claim for one-time payment from the FVEC as the appellant had no qualifying service in the United States Armed Forces, including recognized guerrillas.

The Veteran's peptic ulcer disease has been rated at a 20 percent rating for the entire appeals period, which is considered a fair and accurate reflection of his disability.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a disability manifested by chronic sore throat, to include cough, fever, and flu was denied as there is no current evidence of such a condition.

The Veteran's postoperative residuals of fracture and open reduction of the right tibia and fibula have been rated at 20 percent since March 8, 2010, to March 29, 2011. Effective March 30, 2011, he is entitled to a 30 percent rating.

The Board has determined that metabolic syndrome, as a condition with multiple risk factors, does not constitute a disability for VA compensation purposes and thus cannot be service connected.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for anemia and a disability manifested by blood clumping, finding that there is no evidence of these conditions during his active duty or within one year after discharge. The Board also found that any such conditions are not related to his service-connected malaria.

The Veteran's claims for higher initial evaluations for service-connected patellofemoral arthritis and chondromalacia of each knee are being remanded due to inadequate examination findings related to range of motion.