Other conditions Board decisions

The Board denied a compensable evaluation for otitis media of the right ear, finding that there is no evidence of chronic suppurative or nonsuppurative otitis media.

The veteran's claims for an increased rating for postoperative duodenal ulcer and VA pension benefits were denied due to his failure to cooperate with scheduled VA examinations.

The Board has determined that the veteran's loss of teeth did not result from service and therefore denied his claim for disability compensation.

The Board found that the veteran's right paracentral herniated disc at T11-12 is not related to her active service periods and denied her claim for service connection.

The Board denied an increased evaluation for the veteran's service-connected lipoma of the right forearm, finding that the current 10 percent rating adequately compensates him for his disability.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current disability, diagnosed as Reiter's syndrome, traumatic arthritis of left leg or back, and gout, is likely related to his period of active duty service. The decision grants service connection for these conditions.

The Board has granted increased disability ratings of 40 percent for varicose veins of the right and left lower extremities, as these conditions meet the criteria for a 40 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 7120.

The Board has dismissed the appeal as the appellant withdrew their appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection of a left eye condition as secondary to his service-connected defective vision in the right eye, finding no evidence linking the current left eye condition to the service-connected right eye disability.

The veteran's claim for a compensable rating for his service-connected gastrointestinal disorder is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination and VCAA compliance.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development of evidence, including obtaining medical records from VA facilities and private providers. The veteran's claim for service connection for a sleep disorder will be reconsidered after these additional steps are completed.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the veteran's death due to asbestos exposure and denied DIC under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for service connection for cause of death and DIC benefits, finding no new and material evidence to reopen the previously denied claim.

The veteran's right brain stroke was not due to or causally related to the January 1998 internal carotid artery bypass performed by VA, and thus compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 is denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's cause of death, septicemia shock due to pyelonephritis and congenital heart failure, was not caused by or related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's leukemia, which was first diagnosed many years after service, did not result from any injury or disease during his military service. The appeal is denied.

The Board found that the veteran's skin disability is not related to service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board determined that the appellant did not have verified military service to qualify for VA benefits, and thus denied his claim.

The veteran's daughter seeks basic eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) under Chapter 35 of the Veterans Pension program. The claim is denied as the veteran was not service-connected for any disability and did not die due to a service-connected condition.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for postoperative residuals of a duodenal ulcer is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination.