Other conditions Board decisions

The veteran is seeking service connection for a skin disease, including squamous cell carcinoma and prurigo nodularis, which he claims was caused by chemical exposure during his military service. The claim is being remanded to gather further medical evidence.

The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for his service-connected herniated nucleus pulposus L4-5 is being remanded due to the need for additional development and consideration of new evidence.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary in the case due to a lack of compliance with previous instructions. The veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating evaluation for bilateral dysmorphopsia is being remanded for further examination and review.

The veteran is seeking service connection for a pulmonary disability due to asbestos exposure during service. The VA has requested additional medical records and will conduct an examination to determine the etiology of his current condition.

The Board has remanded the case for compliance with VCAA provisions and to consider service connection for cerebrovascular accident, claimed as secondary to PTSD.

The Board has determined that the veteran's normochromic normocytic anemia was incurred during his active service and grants entitlement to service connection.

The Board has determined that the appellant did not have qualifying service in the Philippine Commonwealth Army, including recognized guerrillas, and thus does not meet the requirements for basic eligibility for VA benefits.

The Board determined that the veteran's detached retina surgery on July 6, 2001 was provided on an emergent basis for unauthorized medical services and granted payment or reimbursement under the Millennium Bill Act.

The Board has ordered additional development for the veteran's claims, including a more recent VA examination to assess his service-connected psychiatric disability and any adverse effects of medications prescribed by the VA. The claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 is also remanded due to confusion regarding the proper legal criteria.

The VA has granted a 30 percent evaluation for the veteran's service-connected dermatophytosis, which involves chronic persistent dermatitis of the hands and fungal infection of the feet.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected residuals of a urethroplasty and left foot bunionectomy with recurrence of hallux valgus are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a heart condition and an increased rating for his right knee disability.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection of residuals of a right inguinal hernia and granted it. The claim for a compensable disability rating for laceration of the chin is pending.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to properly evaluate the veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for Reiter's syndrome, including obtaining medical records and conducting a VA examination.

The VA denied the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for a pituitary tumor, including based on exposure to herbicides. The evidence did not establish that the pituitary tumor was related to service or any incident of service, specifically in-service exposure to Agent Orange.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the veteran's claim for service connection of a skin disorder. The claim is granted.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his postoperative left inguinal hernia is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and consideration of staged ratings.

The veteran is not entitled to receive additional disability compensation for his oldest and middle daughters as they were over 18 years old at the time of their 18th birthdays.

The Board has determined that the veteran's chronic acquired variously diagnosed dermatological disorder is proximately due to, the result of, or aggravated by his service-connected adjustment disorder associated with impotence.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected arthritis of the sacroiliac joints does not warrant an increased evaluation beyond the current 40 percent rating. The claim for a total disability evaluation based on individual unemployability is also denied.