Other conditions Board decisions

The Board denied the veteran's claims for higher initial evaluations for varicose veins in both his right and left legs, finding that the current 10 percent disability ratings adequately reflect the severity of these disabilities. The claim for service connection for an upper back disorder was also denied.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim of service connection for a disability manifested by leg length discrepancy, but it is not clear whether this new evidence supports or contradicts the original denial. The case will be remanded to allow further development and consideration.

The VA determined that the appellant did not have valid military service with the United States Armed Forces, and therefore denied his claim for VA benefits.

The veteran's initial ratings for his service-connected conditions have been denied. The RO has assigned a 40 percent rating for discogenic disease, residuals of surgery, lumbar spine; a 10 percent rating for saphenous nerve palsy, left lower extremity; and no compensable rating for basal cell carcinoma, left eyebrow (postoperative).

The veteran's back strain, muscle spasm was initially rated at 10 percent prior to July 26, 1999 and increased to 20 percent as of that date. The current evaluation is appropriate given the evidence showing chronic pain with some limitation in motion.

The veteran's dysthemia was not incurred in or aggravated by active service and is not related to his service-connected disabilities. The veteran does not have a need for regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral inguinal hernias and immature cataract of the right eye as there was no evidence of in-service disease or injury.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to deficiencies in VCAA notice and compliance.

The Board found that the veteran is not competent to handle disbursement of funds due to his psychiatric disorder and poor judgment.

The Board denied service connection for obesity, as there was no evidence of a chronic disability manifested by obesity.,Service connection for the veteran's sleeping disorder was also denied. The Board found that his sleep disorder did not have its onset in service and was not proximately due to or the result of any service-connected disabilities.,The veteran's disabling throat condition was also denied as there is no evidence showing a disease or injury in service that resulted in such a condition.

The veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 is granted as he suffered additional disability from the removal of his right femoral head, which was a result of VA medical treatment.

The VA determined that the veteran's fungal infection of the feet, toes, and hands does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for her service-connected hiatal hernia, finding that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 30 percent.

The Board has granted service connection for thymoma (claimed as tumors of the lung) secondary to presumed exposure to herbicide agents, specifically Agent Orange. The veteran's extensive herbicide exposure is considered a factor in his diagnosis and treatment.

The veteran seeks an increased rating for her service-connected Raynaud's disease. The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to determine the frequency and severity of her flare-ups.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an increased rating for prostatitis and urethritis, finding that there was insufficient medical evidence to rate these conditions without a recent examination. The claim for service connection for impotence secondary to his service-connected prostatitis and urethritis was also denied.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for additional VCAA notice and development.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current disc disease of the lumbar spine is attributable to an in-service injury or injuries to the back, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The VA determined that the veteran does not have a chronic acquired disorder manifested by a cyst of the bladder, and thus denied his claim for service connection.