Other conditions Board decisions

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his medical records and a VA social survey to assess his daily functioning.

The Board has reopened the appellant's claim to establish 'veteran' status for purposes of eligibility for VA benefits due to new evidence submitted. The case is now remanded for further action.

The Board found that the veteran's service-connected thrombophlebitis of the left leg contributed substantially or materially to his death, and granted service connection for the cause of death.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for cause of death due to myocardial infarction, finding that there was no evidence linking the veteran's condition to his active duty service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for reimbursement of unauthorized dental services received outside VA due to lack of prior authorization and because he was not eligible for VA dental care under any provision at the time.

The veteran's left knee disability, which includes anterior syndrome/patellofemoral syndrome and chondromalacia, is currently rated at 10 percent. The Board denied a higher rating as the symptoms do not warrant an increase in disability.

The veteran died in October 1998, and the appeal is dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral fixed flexion of the fourth and fifth fingers, concluding that it is not due to an injury incurred in service.

The Board found no evidence to support a service connection claim for the veteran's back injury, as there was no medical evidence linking his current disability to his military service.

The VA has granted a 10 percent evaluation for the veteran's service-connected residuals of a hairline fracture right tibia/bilateral shin splints, which results in some pain on use and functional impairment with no loss of motion.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for post-operative residuals of a gunshot wound to the abdomen with adhesions is being remanded due to incomplete review and need for additional development.

The case is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining the veteran's terminal hospital report and addressing issues related to service connection for cause of death and entitlement to DIC under 38 U.S.C. § 1318 based on allegations of clear and unmistakable error (CUE).

The Board found that the veteran does not have a diagnosed disorder manifested by chest pain and denied his claim for service connection.

The veteran's claim to reopen her service connection for myalgias and arthralgias was granted, effective from November 17, 1997.

The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for herniated nucleus pulposus with right leg and foot impairment is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination, treatment records review, and consideration of both old and new schedular criteria.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for further development and clarification of whether the veteran's service in Korea contributed to his death from cerebrovascular disease and dementia.

The Board denied service connection for residuals of a right distal tibia fracture, traumatic arthritis; an eye disability; and dizziness. The veteran's claims were not supported by new and material evidence.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the veteran's death due to metastatic colon cancer, finding that it was not related to his military service or any incident therein.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining clarification from his doctor regarding his competency to handle VA benefits.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as there is no evidence of a current diagnosis of PTSD.