Other conditions decisions — 2015

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for higher initial ratings for his service-connected Schulman's syndrome of each lower extremity, finding that the disability did not meet or approximate the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent.

The Veteran died due to a nonservice-connected cause and was not buried in a national cemetery or other federal cemetery. The appellant's claim for burial benefits in excess of $1,000 is denied as the law limits such benefits to $1,000.

The claim for a Government-furnished headstone or grave marker for the Veteran is denied as there are no legal grounds to support such a request given his death prior to the applicable date.

The Board has restored service connection for atrial fibrillation and is now addressing the issue of entitlement to an initial rating greater than 10 percent.

The Board found no evidence to support a service connection for glioblastoma multiforme and denied the claim. The cause of death was also not established as related to service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to consider an earlier effective date for service connection of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and the TDIU claim. The Board will also refer the case for extra-schedular evaluation under 38 C.F.R. � 4.16(b).

The Veteran is granted service connection for status post laser excision of a left vocal cord polyp incurred during active military service.,Service connection for compensation purposes for a dental disability has not been established.

The appellant has withdrawn his appeal for VA educational assistance benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill, and as a result, the claim is dismissed.

The Veteran seeks a HISA grant for modifications to his home to allow more effective access to the bathroom and facilities within. The case is being remanded due to changes in medical condition since the initial denial, and additional development including obtaining relevant medical evidence and a medical opinion on necessity of bathroom access modifications.

The Veteran's appeal for higher ratings for peripheral vascular disease of the right and left lower extremities remains before the Board after a remand. The case is now returned to the AOJ for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination to assess the appellant's sanity at the time of his discharge from service.

The Board found that the Veteran's bilateral leg disability is not related to his active duty and denied service connection.

The Veteran's disability manifested by dizziness and falling, claimed as vertigo, is not shown to be caused or aggravated by a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's contusion of the brain has been manifested by mild memory loss, attention, concentration and executive functions. The Board finds that a rating of 40 percent is warranted for this condition.

The Board granted a 20 percent disability rating for cervical and lumbar spine impairments due to ALS prior to April 6, 2009, finding that the Veteran's symptoms approximated the criteria for such ratings.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability, including associated radiculopathy, is currently rated at 40 percent. This rating reflects the current functional impairment due to pain and limited range of motion.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for MGUS, claiming it as multiple myeloma, due to a lack of current diagnosis and progression into multiple myeloma. The Veteran had been diagnosed with MGUS but not multiple myeloma.

The Veteran's mechanical lower back syndrome has been rated at 10 percent since May 14, 2009. The rating is based on the functional impairment consisting of subjective complaints of pain and limitation of motion without more severe manifestations such as ankylosis or intervertebral disc syndrome.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right and left knee disabilities do not meet or approximate the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent under any applicable diagnostic code.

The Veteran's diplopia, status post cataract extraction was increased to a disability rating of 70 percent effective January 5, 2009.