Other conditions Board decisions

The VA determined that the veteran's postoperative residuals of a left inguinal hernia do not warrant an increased rating as his condition has not recurred and he does not require a truss or other device. The Board found no evidence to support a compensable rating based on the scar.

The VA determined that the veteran's periodontal/gum disability, including associated tooth extraction for compensation purposes, is not service-connected.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination to determine the extent of his right index finger amputation. The RO will also consider whether the VCAA applies in this case.

The veteran's claim for special monthly pension (SMP) by reason of being in need of regular aid and attendance or being housebound is remanded due to the need for additional evidence. The RO must obtain treatment records from VAOPC, Doctors Memorial Hospital, and SSA decisions.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration of the appellant's service eligibility.

The Board denied an increased rating for the service-connected anal fistula, finding that the veteran's disability is manifested by occasional involuntary bowel movement requiring a pad, which warrants a 30 percent evaluation.

The Board found that the veteran's NHL, diagnosed in 2000, is not likely due to exposure to ionizing radiation during service over 25 years previously.

The Board found that the veteran's current diagnosis of residuals of a compression fracture, L1 and lower thoracic vertebrae, is etiologically related to his in-service low back injury. Service connection for these residuals was therefore granted.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claim of service connection for a bilateral eye disorder, which was previously denied in May 1984. The veteran's current condition is characterized as status post retinal detachments with diplopia.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for compensation at the full-dollar rate, finding that the appropriate effective date is October 27, 2000.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development of the record, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The RO denied service connection for cause of death. The case is being remanded to the RO for scheduling a personal hearing before a member of the Board of Veterans' Appeals at the local VA Regional Office.

The appellant is recognized as the surviving spouse of the veteran for VA death pension benefits.

The veteran's claim for an initial rating higher than 10 percent for status post bunionectomy and osteotomy, hallux valgus, right great toe is being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for defective hearing due to new and material evidence. The Board found that the veteran's current bilateral hearing loss is likely related to his combat exposure during service.

The Board denied an increased rating for residuals of a fracture of the sacrum, finding that there was no objective symptomatology to support a higher rating.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for disability, other than low back disability, manifested by memory disturbance, fatigue, night sweats and sleep disturbance, to include as due to undiagnosed illness.

The Board has determined that the appellant's service does not meet the threshold eligibility requirements for VA pension benefits due to his periods of service not occurring during a period of war, and thus denied the claim.

The Board finds that the veteran does not have a chronic skin condition related to service and therefore, service connection for a skin condition is denied.

The Board found that the veteran's bilateral foot corns, calluses, and bunions were not incurred in or aggravated by active service and are not proximately due to, or aggravated by, his service-connected hyperkeratosis of the soles of both feet.