Other conditions decisions — 2015

The Board found that the Veteran did not have chronic or continuous narcolepsy symptoms in active service or after service separation, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the appellant is not entitled to recognition as the Veteran's surviving spouse for VA purposes, and therefore does not meet the criteria for DIC benefits.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's deviated nasal septum is a result of service and continues to exist post-service, granting his claim for service connection.

The Board found that the Veteran's right and left hallux valgus did not warrant a rating in excess of 10 percent, as there was no objective evidence of limited motion or scarring.

The Board finds that the Veteran's bladder disorders are not caused or aggravated by his service-connected low back and bilateral lower extremity neuropathy disabilities, and therefore denies his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's subdural hematoma was not etiologically related to service and was not proximately caused by or permanently worsened by the service-connected left femur disability. The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to obtain and maintain gainful employment consistent with his education, training and work experience.

The Board has denied the Veteran's service connection claims and remanded for further action, including scheduling a Travel Board hearing.

The Veteran's claims for non-service-connected pension and special monthly pension based on the need for aid and attendance were denied as they were received after August 21, 2008.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a collapsed lung and stroke have been denied as there is no current evidence of these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for right breast carcinoma, status post mastectomy is being remanded due to her recent move and the need for a Board hearing.

The Veteran's right hip condition, following the July 21, 2009 surgery, is rated at 100% for one year and then a minimum of 30% thereafter.

The Board found that the appellant's discharge from active military service was under dishonorable conditions, thus barring him from VA benefits except for health care and related benefits.

The Veteran's left and right lower extremities have been rated at 60 percent for chronic lymphedema with recurrent cellulitis, but the evidence shows that both conditions meet or more nearly approximate the criteria for a 100 percent rating.,SMC based on housebound status is granted due to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.

The Board found no evidence of a hammer toe disorder in service or for many years after separation, and thus denied the Veteran's claims for service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service with the 15th Civil Support Team does not qualify for Chapter 33 benefits under Title 38, United States Code (Post-9/11 GI Bill) due to his service being in a National Guard unit that was not 'in support of organizing, administration, recruiting, instructing or training'. As a result, the Veteran's claim is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current thoracic spine disability is not related to his active duty service and therefore, he is not entitled to service connection for this condition.

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

The Board has granted service connection for lipoma of the right lower abdomen, finding that it had its onset during active service. Service connection was denied for residuals of a lipoma on the right upper back.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable disability rating for a septal deformity, residual of a left nasal valve injury, has been denied as his symptoms do not warrant a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to new and pertinent service treatment records being added to the file.