Other conditions Board decisions

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for her service-connected Pelligrini-Stieda disease of the right knee, finding that no more than a 10 percent evaluation was warranted based on slight impairment.

The Board denied an increased rating for the veteran's healed fracture of the distal third of the left femur with myositis ossificans into the quadriceps muscle, finding that his disability warranted no more than a 10 percent rating.

The Board found that new and material evidence had not been submitted to reopen the veteran's claim for service connection for arthritis of the neck, resulting in a denial.

The appellant is not recognized as the surviving spouse of the veteran for VA death benefits due to a lack of continuous cohabitation.

The Board denied service connection for a gastrointestinal disorder and did not address the right elbow disorder claim. The veteran's new evidence does not establish a link between his current conditions and military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to deficiencies in VCAA notice and for additional development of the claims.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current disability of a deviated nasal septum, and thus service connection for this condition is denied.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for lung impairment, including bullous lung disease with history of spontaneous pneumothorax and recurring pneumonia. The veteran's claim was previously denied in October 1975, January 1979, and February 1990.

The Board has determined that the case requires further development due to recent changes in the veteran's compensation benefits and updated financial information. The appellant's claim for apportionment of the veteran's service-connected disability compensation benefits is being remanded for additional review.

The appellant's claim for DIC benefits under the provisions of 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318 is denied as the veteran was not receiving or entitled to receive compensation for a service-connected disability rated totally disabling by VA.

The Board has determined that the veteran's chondromalacia patella of both knees does not warrant an evaluation in excess of 10 percent.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for a skin condition of the feet, PTSD, residuals of a left ankle sprain, and bilateral hearing loss. The decision found no evidence of in-service injury or disease that led to these conditions.

The Board found that the veteran did not have osteomyelitis as a result of disease or injury during his active service and denied the claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete notification and development, including verifying additional military service beyond May 1997 and obtaining a VA oncology examination for medical opinion on the date of onset of multiple myeloma.

The Board has determined that a VA medical review of the veteran's claims file and an opinion regarding the relationship between his service-connected disabilities and cause of death is necessary.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for recognition as the veteran's surviving spouse, finding that she was legally divorced from the veteran and did not form a common-law marriage after their divorce. The criteria for recognizing her as such were therefore not met.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an effective date prior to March 26, 1993, for the award of special monthly compensation (SMC) at the (r)(1) rate. The case was remanded due to VCAA compliance issues and additional evidence.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for epilepsy and his attempt to reopen a previously denied service connection claim. The decision is final.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for a left leg disability, finding that there is no competent evidence showing he currently has such a condition or that it is related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current right foot and heel disorder, atherosclerosis, skin disorder, lipomas and tumors, anal disorder, or stomach disorder that is etiologically related to service. As such, these claims are denied.