Other conditions Board decisions

The Board found no evidence to support the veteran's claim that he incurred a hernia due to an air contrast X-ray examination performed at a VA medical facility, and therefore denied his claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.

The Board denied a higher disability rating for bursitis of the left hip, finding that it did not meet the criteria for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent.

The veteran's claims for service connection for a skin disability and respiratory disorder, both claimed as due to exposure to herbicides during service, are denied. The issue of whether new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder and PTSD is being remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for the veteran's back injury and assigned a rating of 40% for his phthisis, left eye with no light perception.

The Board finds that the appellant's duodenal ulcer disability is currently manifested by complaints of gastrointestinal discomfort, bloating and gassiness. The medical evidence does not show severe symptoms such as recurrent hematemesis or melena, nor does it indicate weight loss or incapacitating episodes averaging at least 10 days per month for four or more months. Therefore, the claim for a rating in excess of 20 percent is denied.

The veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD was dismissed because she failed to report for a scheduled VA examination and did not provide good cause for her absence.

The Board has determined that the appellant is not legally eligible for VA benefits due to a lack of recognized active military service with U.S. Armed Forces.

The Board denied an increased evaluation for myalgia of both legs, finding that the condition does not meet criteria for a higher rating based on muscle injury or neuropathy. The veteran's pain is of unknown etiology and there is no evidence of limitation of motion or functional impairment.

The VA determined that the veteran's post-service endometriosis is not related to her service and denied her claim for service connection.

The Board denied the claim of service connection for the cause of the veteran's death, finding no relationship between his military service and the causes of his death.

The Board has determined that the appellant meets the criteria for recognition as the veteran's surviving spouse, allowing her to establish eligibility for VA benefits. The issue of service connection for the cause of the veteran's death is remanded to the RO.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete VCAA notifications and the need for a new VA examination. The appellant's claim is related to his service-connected post-operative residuals of perianal warts, which have been rated as noncompensable under Diagnostic Code 7805.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected left scrotal cyst is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination and proper VCAA notice.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for service connection and special monthly compensation are granted on a presumptive basis associated with in-service radiation exposure. The effective date is set at March 26, 2002.

The Board determined that the appellant did not meet basic eligibility requirements for VA benefits and denied his claim, finding no new and material evidence to reopen a previously denied claim.

The Board has decided that the veteran's request to terminate garnishment of his VA disability benefits is denied due to the RO finding that additional garnishment was required for the veteran to meet his obligations under the Writ.

The veteran's death was caused by a fall and subsequent subdural hematoma while hospitalized at the VA Medical Center, which is considered to be due to negligence. The appeal for DIC benefits has been granted.

The veteran's service-connected spondylolysis of L-5 is currently rated at 20 percent, and the Board has determined that a higher rating to 40 percent is warranted.

The Board found that the veteran's self-inflicted gunshot wound to the left clavicle was not incurred in the line of duty due to willful misconduct, and thus denied service connection for the residuals.

The Board found that service connection for substance abuse is not warranted as it does not meet the criteria of direct service connection due to lack of evidence showing a nexus between current substance abuse and military service.