Other conditions decisions — 2013

The Veteran's claim for service connection for carcinoma of the nasal septum is being remanded due to incomplete information regarding his exposure during military service. The AMC/RO needs to investigate whether he was exposed to metal dusts, aromatic polycyclic hydrocarbons as in foundry workers, or inhalation of wood dust.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death due to a lack of evidence linking his pancreatic cancer to any service-connected disability or in-service event.

The Board is remanding the case to allow for a determination of whether new and material evidence has been submitted since the August 2005 decision, which denied reopening the Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. � 1151 for residuals of a rib resection.

The Board found that the Veteran's hip sprain disabilities have remained relatively consistent and did not warrant an increased rating during the time period on appeal.

The Veteran's initial rating for Porphyria cutanea tarda was granted and increased to 10% prior to August 30, 2005. From August 30, 2005 through March 26, 2007, the Veteran received a 10% rating. Effective from March 27, 2007, he was granted a 30% rating.

The Board found that the Veteran's watery eye condition is not related to his service-connected disabilities and denied the claim for service connection.

The Veteran's hyperpigmented lesions of the face and right axillary region affect at least 5 percent but less than 20 percent of her entire body or exposed areas, without requiring intermittent systemic therapy such as corticosteroids. She is therefore rated at 10% under Diagnostic Code 7806.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right lung disability was denied as there is no evidence of a current condition or any link to service.

The Board determined that the Veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected disability, and denied the claim for DIC benefits.

The Veteran withdrew her appeal for the issues of entitlement to service connection for hepatic contusion and HPV prior to a decision being made.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a left eye disability, finding that there was no current left eye disease or disability resulting from an injury or disease in service.

The Veteran's right arm disability and chronic prostate disorder were not incurred or aggravated during his active duty service. The Board finds no evidence of a nexus between the current disabilities and service.

The July 1952 rating decision denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of his eye disability, as it was determined to be a constitutional or developmental abnormality. The appeal period has lapsed without new and material evidence being submitted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's amputations of toes are not related to his service-connected varicose veins and have denied both claims for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including a VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected right ring finger/hand disability and an attempt to obtain his Social Security Administration (SSA) records.

The Board has denied the appellant's claim as there is no new and material evidence presented to reopen his previous denial of character of discharge, which remains a bar to VA benefits.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the Veteran's claim for service connection for the residuals of a jaw injury. The reopened claim will now be reviewed.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including scheduling a hearing before a Member of the Board sitting at the RO.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for her service-connected anemia is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA medical records and conducting any necessary examinations.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records, as well as a new examination to assess the severity of his service-connected vascular disability. The claim for TDIU will also be considered.