Other conditions decisions — 2015

The Veteran's claims for higher initial ratings were denied. The RO assigned a separate 10 percent disability rating under Diagnostic Code 7301 for adhesions of peritoneum, effective May 22, 2015.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional VA treatment records and a medical opinion regarding the Veteran's claims for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. � 1151.

The Board found that the evidence does not support a finding of service connection for dementia secondary to PTSD, as there is no credible evidence linking dementia to military service or within one year after discharge.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to determine if the Veteran's colon cancer is related to Agent Orange exposure or any other service event.

The Board found no current disability of a left hip disorder or gastrointestinal disorder during the course of the claim and denied service connection for both conditions.

The Veteran's colon cancer is service-connected as secondary to his service-connected PTSD. The cause of the Veteran's death was also service-connected, specifically due to his colon cancer.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's claimed residuals of a back strain, finding that it is directly related to his military service.

The Board has ordered a remand to obtain additional medical opinions and review the claim file for any changes in findings related to spina bifida. The appellant's daughter is seeking monetary allowance under 38 U.S.C. § 1805 as a child born with spina bifida of her Vietnam Veteran father.

The Veteran's claim for non-service connected pension benefits is being remanded due to the need to verify his service records, particularly from his Army Reserve period.

The Veteran's shell fragment wound of the right upper arm, muscle group VI, is rated at 30 percent disabling. The Veteran also has a separate disability rating for his shell fragment wound of the right lower arm, muscle group V.

The Veteran's ulcerative colitis has been manifested by moderate symptoms, with infrequent exacerbations such as abdominal cramping, diarrhea, blood in his stools, and constipation. The criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent have not been met.

The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran's tarsometatarsal amputation of all toes of his right foot was related to service or his service-connected diabetes. The claim for service connection was denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a disorder manifested by rectal bleeding, to include perirectal fissure and psychiatric disorders. The claim of reopening his heart disease was also denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete medical records and conflicting opinions regarding the cause of death. The Veteran's service connection claim for the cause of his death is being reviewed, but a definitive opinion on whether asbestos exposure during service caused his pulmonary fibrosis is needed.

The Veteran developed skin and genitourinary cancers in 2006, which he attributes to VA radiation treatment from 1974. The Board finds that the additional disability was caused by VA care and is not due to willful misconduct or an event not reasonably foreseeable.

The appeal has been dismissed due to the appellant's death.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected post-operative duodenal ulcer, and for obtaining any relevant treatment records from VA facilities.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to conflicting medical evidence regarding whether the Veteran may have a current disability manifested by heart palpitations and eye deformity. The VA examiner will be asked to provide an opinion on whether these conditions are related to service.

The Board is remanding the case to allow for a video conference hearing and further development as needed.

The Board found that the Appellant is not recognized as the Veteran's surviving spouse for VA purposes and therefore does not have standing to bring a claim for VA benefits, including death pension, DIC, and accrued benefits.