Other conditions decisions — 2013

The Veteran's claim for service connection for gynecological disability, including uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts and residuals of a hysterectomy, is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling an examination.

The Board has determined that the appellant's actinic keratosis is at least as likely due to his military service, and not related to chemical dioxin exposure or sun exposure while in Vietnam. Therefore, service connection for actinic keratosis is granted.

The Veteran's service-connected left shoulder disability is rated at 10 percent since July 21, 2012. The Board found that the evidence did not show limitation of motion to a compensable level.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for loss of teeth and periodontal disease, including as due to herbicide exposure, is denied. The Veteran does not have a compensable dental disability but may be eligible for outpatient dental treatment based on in-service treatment.

The Board finds that the Veteran's residuals of rectal cancer are not related to service, including claimed in-service asbestos exposure. The preponderance of evidence is against finding a connection.

The Board finds that there is no evidence of a chronic sinus disability during service or at any time since, and thus the Veteran does not have a current sinus disability to support her claim for service connection.

The Veteran does not have residuals of a cold injury of the left foot that is causally related to his active service.

The Board denied service connection for hammertoes and basal cell carcinoma, finding no evidence of current disability. The issue of service connection for plantar fasciitis is remanded.

The Veteran's initial 30 percent rating for removal of the right testicle with left testicle hydrocele and impotency is denied as his disability has been rated based on the maximum allowable under the schedular criteria.

The Board found that the Veteran's current disability of cold injury residuals to his hands and feet is not related to his military service, thus denying his claim for service connection.

The Board found that the appellant's service does not qualify him for nonservice-connected pension benefits and denied his claim.

The preponderance of the competent evidence does not support a finding that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including dysthymic disorder, is related to his active duty service or caused by any service-connected disability.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for an earlier effective date for special monthly benefits for the need of aid and attendance, finding that there was no legal basis to award such benefits prior to January 4, 2010.

The Board found that the Veteran's gout did not have its onset in service and is not shown to be caused or aggravated by a service-connected disability, including diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's right hip disorder is not service-connected as there is no credible evidence of an in-service injury or event, and the current arthritis is not shown to be related to his period of active service.

The Veteran's accrued benefits claim for $466.32 has been granted, and the appeal seeking non-service-connected burial benefits is dismissed as moot.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and a compensable evaluation for urinary tract infection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of the record.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's sleep disorder is related to his service-connected PTSD. The Veteran needs a VA examination and further development of the record.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further examination and development due to the need to determine the nature and etiology of his right hip disability, which may be related to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran was not a fugitive felon for the period of January [redacted] 2008 to March [redacted] 2008, and therefore his VA disability compensation during this period should be restored.