Other conditions decisions — 2013

The Veteran's disability manifested by granuloma annulare is not due to disease or injury that was incurred in or aggravated by his period of active service. The Board found no nexus between the claimed condition and any exposure during service.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the death of the appellant, and no jurisdiction remains for further action.

The Veteran's PVD of the left and right lower extremities is now rated at 60 percent effective from August 22, 2008.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bladder/urinary disability is not related to his service or any service-connected disabilities, and thus denied his claim.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability, characterized by spondylosis, discogenic disease, and arthritis, did not meet the criteria for a higher rating as his forward flexion was limited to 40 degrees with pain. The condition did not result in ankylosis or incapacitating episodes warranting a higher rating.

The Veteran does not have a current bilateral eye disability that is attributable to his active military service.

The Board is remanding the Veteran's claims for service connection, evaluation of conversion reaction, and TDIU due to incomplete notification letters and a need for additional development including medical examinations.

The Board has granted a waiver for the overpayment of $500.00 due to the Veteran's prompt notification of her change in marital status and VA's failure to adjust her benefits accordingly.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded because he failed to appear for his scheduled hearing and provided justification. His hearing will be rescheduled at the earliest available opportunity.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's idiopathic polymyositis is not related to his service and therefore denied the claim for service connection.

The veteran's appeal for an extended delimiting date beyond July 13, 1997, for educational benefits was dismissed as the appellant withdrew his appeal.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cutaneous discoid lupus erythematosus is related to his exposure to environmental hazards during his service in the Southwest Asia theater of operations, specifically during the Persian Gulf War. As such, the claim for service connection is granted.

The appellant's claim for a one-time payment from the FVEC Fund was denied as he did not have qualifying service to be eligible.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to uncertainty regarding whether the Veteran's cardiovascular disability had its onset in or is related to his period of active service.

The appeal has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant, and the Board does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this claim.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for a skin disorder, manifested by cysts and lipomas, which he claims was caused by in-service exposure to herbicides. The Board has ordered remand due to the need for additional development regarding his claimed Agent Orange exposure.

The Veteran's claim for compensation benefits pursuant to 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for colon damage (proctitis) secondary to VA treatment for prostate cancer was denied by the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

The Board found no current disability manifested by constipation, insomnia, or breathing problems. The Veteran's constipation was noted in service but resolved without residuals. Insomnia and breathing problems are related to his already service-connected adjustment disorder with depressed mood.

The Veteran's skin cancer, including as due to herbicide exposure, was granted service connection.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for HCL as due to herbicide exposure, finding that there was no evidence of actual exposure to Agent Orange during his period of service in Germany.