Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has determined that the appellant does not have qualifying service for nonservice-connected disability pension benefits and therefore is not eligible.

The VA denied claims for a skin disorder and service connection for elevated cholesterol levels. The veteran's skin disorder was not shown to be incurred in or aggravated by his military service, and the claim for elevated cholesterol was found to be non-new and material evidence.

The veteran's appeal for increased ratings was denied. His adjustment reaction is rated at 10 percent, his bilateral hearing loss does not warrant a compensable rating, and his tinnitus remains at the maximum allowable under VA regulations.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for the veteran's service-connected left ulnar nerve impairment prior to December 3, 2002 and a rating in excess of 30 percent from that date. The evidence did not support higher ratings based on the severity of the disability.

The Board has determined that the veteran's nerve involvement related to his shell fragment wound requires further evaluation and clarification. The case is being remanded for additional development.

The Board determined that the veteran's annual income exceeded the established limit for nonservice-connected disability pension, thus denying his claim.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development of records and need for additional examinations.

The Board found that the reduction in disability compensation from March 6, 1998 due to incarceration was proper.

The Board found no evidence to support the veteran's claim that his current right eye disability was incurred during service, and denied the claim.

The Board determined that a higher rating for the veteran's bilateral inguinal hernias is not warranted, as there are no left-sided symptoms and the right-sided hernia does not require reduction by or support of a truss or belt.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an increased evaluation for blepharitis and to reopen his claim of service connection for retinal tears. The denial was based on a lack of evidence linking the disabilities to service.

The Board has determined that the appellant is competent to manage his own financial affairs and grants restoration of competency status for VA benefit purposes.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to properly evaluate the veteran's left thumb strain, including a review of Diagnostic Codes and an examination.

The veteran's appeal was denied as he did not have qualifying wartime service to be eligible for nonservice-connected pension benefits.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected pleural plethysmography is being remanded due to the need for compliance with VCAA notice and assistance requirements. The VA also needs to obtain SSA records related to the veteran's disability benefits.

The veteran's disability compensation benefits were reduced to half-dollar rate due to his travel outside the United States, and then restored upon his return. The full-dollar rate was not applicable as he did not meet the residency requirements.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for an ulcer disorder due to new and material evidence submitted since the May 1990 rating decision. However, the matter is remanded for additional development.

The Board has granted service connection for nerve damage, secondary to the veteran's service-connected residuals of a left great toe fracture. The claim for restoration of a 20 percent rating for the veteran's service-connected residuals of a left great toe fracture is being remanded.

The veteran's claim for compensation benefits for cardiovascular disability due to VA medical treatment in November 1987 is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and conducting a VA examination.

The Board denied service connection for a right hip disorder as secondary to service-connected chondromalacia of the left patella with degenerative joint disease.