Other conditions Board decisions

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected varicose veins of the right leg was granted, with a current evaluation of 20 percent.

The Board has determined that the veteran's cause of death, a cerebrovascular accident (CVA), was not caused by any incident or condition during his military service. The claim for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death is denied.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary to determine if the veteran's service-connected bronchiectasis played any role in his death, and to verify all relevant evidence. The case will be remanded for further action.

The Board found that the veteran's preexisting vision disorder did not worsen during service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of the validity issue.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining a medical examination and ensuring compliance with VCAA notification requirements.

The veteran's death is being reviewed for service connection, and the appellant's eligibility for Dependent's Educational Assistance under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 35 is also on appeal. The case needs to be remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims due to incomplete development and requests for additional evidence.

The veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral arthritis of the hands and cardiovascular disability are being remanded due to incomplete examination reports.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed, including a VA examination and obtaining records from the Social Security Administration. The veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for ulcerative colitis will be remanded to the RO.

The veteran's claim for service connection for a right inguinal hernia is being remanded due to the need for further development and examination.

The Board found no evidence linking the veteran's current right tibia fracture residuals to his service, and denied his claim for service connection.

The veteran's myeloproliferative disorder with thrombocytosis was present during service and is considered incurred in active duty, granting the claim for service connection.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development regarding whether the overpayment was properly created, and will return it to the RO via the AMC.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for increased ratings for a throat disorder and vascular insufficiency of the toes due to insufficient evidence in the record.

The veteran's claim for service connection for a sleep disorder, claimed as due to undiagnosed illness, is being remanded for further development.

The veteran's service-connected duodenal ulcer is currently severe with daily-induced nausea, vomiting, unsteadiness after eating, and monthly incapacitating stomach pain. The maximum schedular rating of 60 percent has been granted for this condition.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims of service connection for dysentery, avitaminosis and other nutritional deficiencies, malnutrition, and malaria due to lack of evidence supporting these conditions during or within one year after service.

The Board has determined that T- and R-, the veteran's grandchildren, may not be recognized as adopted children for VA purposes due to their birth dates being after the veteran's death.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral hand blisters are residuals of a burn injury incurred in active service and granted entitlement to service connection for this condition.