Other conditions decisions — 2013

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation in excess of 20 percent for her post-operative left patella-femoral pain syndrome, to include on the basis of scars, is being remanded due to outstanding VA outpatient records. The RO/AMC will readjudicate the claim after considering all evidence.

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

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for a low back and spine disorder, finding that there was no evidence linking his current condition to any incident in service. The right shoulder disorder claim was also denied as new evidence did not raise a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claim.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining the Veteran's Vocational Rehabilitation file. The claim will be reconsidered after this development.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed as a result.

The Veteran's basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma scar residuals have been granted an 80 percent evaluation for the period prior to April 16, 2007, and a schedular 80 percent evaluation has also been granted for the period on and after April 16, 2007.

The Veteran's right elbow cellulitis and bursitis were granted service connection, but his left foot disability was also granted a noncompensable rating. The Board found the current noncompensable rating for the left foot disability to be appropriate based on the examination findings.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current right arm disability and finds no evidence of a left arm disability at the shoulder. The Veteran's left elbow flexion contracture was noted during service, but as he is presumed to be in sound condition upon entry, service connection cannot be established for this condition.

The Veteran's urinary disability is not considered a qualifying additional disability caused by VA medical treatment, and thus he does not meet the criteria for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.

The Veteran's service-connected herpes simplex below the buttocks cheeks does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation as it has not encompassed more than 20 to 40 percent of his entire body or exposed areas affected, nor required systemic therapy such as corticosteroids or other immunosuppressive drugs.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for residuals of a shell fragment wound to the right anterior chest. The evidence showed that at most, only one muscle group was affected (the thoracic muscle group), and the disability was no more than moderate in nature.

The Board denied service connection for a left arm disability due to lack of causal relationship between the current disability and service. The claim was reopened based on new evidence showing current symptoms, but the claim remains denied as there is no nexus between the current condition and service.

The Board found no evidence of a right hip arthritis condition during service or within one year after separation, and the VA examiner opined that the Veteran's current right hip arthritis is not related to his service-connected feet calluses. The claim for an increased rating for acromioclavicular joint separation was also denied.

The Veteran's claim for a one-time payment from the FVEC Fund was denied as he did not meet the service requirements.

The appellant does not have qualifying active service as a member of the Philippine Commonwealth Army, including the recognized guerrillas, in the Armed Forces of the United States and is therefore not entitled to a one-time payment from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for L4-L5 disc degeneration and posterior disc contusions (claimed as a low back disability) is being remanded due to the need for clarification of the VA examiner's opinion. The case will be adjudicated again after completion of the requested development.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for a one-time payment from the FVEC Fund due to her husband not having recognized service as a member of the Philippine Commonwealth Army, including the recognized guerrillas, in the service of the U.S. Armed Forces during World War II.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for a one-time payment from the FVEC fund due to lack of service as a member of the Philippine Commonwealth Army, including recognized guerrillas, in the service of the United States Armed Forces.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not meet the legal requirements for obtaining a one-time payment from the FVEC Fund and thus denied his claim.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a one-time payment from the FVEC due to lack of verified service in the United States Armed Forces.