Other conditions Board decisions

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development under the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000.

The Board denied the veteran's request to reopen his claim of service connection for a deviated nasal septum, finding that no new and material evidence had been submitted.

The Board has remanded the case due to a hearing request and need for VA examination. The claim will be reconsidered after these actions are completed.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for stomach tumor and intestinal problems, as well as liver disease. The gastrointestinal disorders were not shown during or within a presumptive period following service, and there is no evidence linking these conditions to service. Liver disease was also not shown during or within a presumptive period following service.

The veteran's atrophy of the left testicle is currently evaluated as noncompensably disabling, while his scar residuals of a left varicocelectomy are denied an increased evaluation.

The Board denied the veteran's request to reopen his service connection claim for bilateral hammertoes, finding that no new and material evidence had been presented.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and arranging for a VA neurologic evaluation.

The Board found that the veteran does not currently have otitis media or bilateral hearing disability related to his active service and denied both claims.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate evidence and need for further development, including a VA examination.

The Board has determined that the appellant did not have qualifying service for VA benefits and is therefore not a veteran.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claims for service connection for a gastrointestinal disorder and for loss of teeth 8 and 9 due to trauma. However, these claims are being remanded for further development as additional evidence is needed to determine if there is a current diagnosis and whether the conditions are related to service.

The VA has determined that the veteran's service-connected laceration of the left Achilles tendon warrants a 20 percent rating, which is the maximum available under the applicable diagnostic codes.

The veteran is seeking compensation for additional right eye disability resulting from VA treatment in 2001. The case has been remanded to determine if the disability was caused by VA negligence.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected residuals, trephine, left frontal sinus is being remanded due to the need for additional development including obtaining medical records from Social Security Administration and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for payment of additional education benefits under Title 38, United States Code, Chapter 30 due to the course not being approved by the state approving agency. The law does not allow for payment of additional education benefits for the professional school bus driver course taken by the veteran.

The Board denied the appellant's claim of entitlement to service connection for bone fractures secondary to ionizing radiation exposure, finding that there was no evidence linking his current condition to his military service or any in-service radiation exposure.

The Board denied the appellant's claim to be recognized as the veteran's surviving spouse for purposes of VA benefits, finding that she did not meet the legal criteria.

The Board has ordered additional development to determine if the veteran's current right hip disability and memory loss are reasonably foreseeable during his VA procedure, including a review of his medical history.

The Board has remanded the case for further investigation into a claim submitted by the appellant to the Social Security Administration, which may have resulted in a lump sum death payment. The effective date of DIC benefits will be determined based on the receipt of this claim.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluations for his service-connected deviated nasal septum and postoperative IVDS, finding that the current ratings adequately compensated him for his disabilities.