Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has determined that the veteran's detached retina is not due to a disease or injury incurred in service, nor is it proximately due to his service-connected diabetes mellitus. The Board found no evidence of a nexus between the veteran's military service and his current detached retina.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current disability, other than his service-connected tinnitus, as a result of an in-service oral infection, claimed as gangrene. Therefore, the claim for service connection for residuals of an oral infection, claimed as gangrene, is denied.

The veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of unauthorized ambulance expenses is denied under the provisions of 38 C.F.R. § 17.143, as his annual income exceeds the maximum rate of VA non-service-connected disability pension.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for residuals of stress fractures of his left and right tibias, finding that he does not have overall moderate impairment or significant limitation of motion in his knees.

The case is being remanded for additional development and compliance with the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000.

The veteran's service-connected gouty arthritis with degenerative joint disease of the right tarsal is currently rated at 20 percent, and the Board has remanded this issue for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA examination and further development of the claim.

The VA denied increased evaluations for the veteran's service-connected gunshot wound residuals, finding that the current ratings adequately reflect the severity of his conditions.

The Board granted an increased evaluation to 20 percent for prostatitis, effective from July 2, 2003.

The veteran's claims for increased evaluations of his service-connected disabilities are being remanded to the RO for additional development, including obtaining updated treatment records and scheduling VA examinations.

The Board has granted the veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a left foot fracture, finding that the evidence supports this determination.

The veteran's service-connected left knee disability, status post left lateral collateral ligament strain, is currently rated at 10 percent. The RO has granted a higher evaluation for the condition but not for recurrent subluxation or lateral instability.

The VA determined that the veteran's lymphadenopathy, a condition not involving any service exposure or presumption, does not warrant an initial compensable rating.

The veteran is seeking service connection for cold injuries to his legs and feet, which he claims occurred during his time in Alaska. The case has been remanded due to the need for further evidence and an examination.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for loss of vision and initial compensable evaluations for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to military service.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a right leg fracture, finding that new and material evidence has been submitted. The case is now remanded to determine if the disability was aggravated by service.

The Board found that the creation of an overpayment of $11,172 was not due solely to administrative error on the part of VA and therefore denied the veteran's claim for waiver of overpayment.

The Board has determined that the veteran's left hip disorder is related to his service, specifically a motorcycle accident in 1979. Service connection for this condition is granted.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been presented to reopen the claim for service connection for a left thigh disorder, which was previously denied in November 1990. The veteran's testimony regarding his injury during service and current symptoms have provided significant information not previously of record.

The Board found that the veteran does not have an undiagnosed illness manifesting anal pain and bleeding, and his anal pain and bleeding are not related to his service.