Other conditions Board decisions

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 100 percent, the maximum rating available.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death, finding no evidence linking any disability to service or contributing to his death.

The veteran's malignant mesothelioma is found to be causally related to asbestos exposure during his active duty service, and the claim for service connection is granted.

The case is being remanded for further consideration of the appellant's claims, including any additional evidence submitted since the February 2003 Statement of the Case.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for compensable disability ratings for his service-connected fractures of the right and left metacarpal necks, finding that they did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating based on their current manifestations.

The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for nonservice-connected disability pension with additional special monthly benefits due to the need for aid and attendance of another person is being remanded due to incomplete medical records.

The Board found that the appellant does not have recognized active military service for purposes of eligibility for VA benefits and denied his claim.

The veteran's claim for an initial compensable evaluation for residuals of circumcision is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination to determine the etiology of his abrasions after intercourse and masturbation.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for a postoperative left inguinal hernia as there was no evidence of recurrence or need for a truss, and thus the current noncompensable rating assigned is appropriate.

The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for spouse's benefits is being remanded due to the need for compliance with VCAA notice and assistance provisions.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for educational benefits beyond the delimiting date of October 1, 2002, as he did not use his entitlement during that period.

The veteran died due to multiple traumatic injuries as a result of blunt force trauma. The Board found that his death was not caused by any service-connected disability.

The Board found that the appellant's deceased spouse did not have recognized active service in the United States Armed Forces, and thus denied the claim for VA benefits.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service records and a need for further development of the claim.

The Board found that the veteran's current TMJ syndrome is likely related to her service, including a car accident and premature termination of orthodontic treatment. Therefore, the Board granted service connection for TMJ syndrome.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected residuals of a crush injury to left ring finger, finding that the current 10 percent rating adequately reflects the severity of his condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues related to whether new and material evidence has been presented to reopen a claim of entitlement to recognition as the veteran's surviving spouse for purposes of VA benefits. The appellant was not provided proper notification regarding her rights under the VCAA.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for basic eligibility for VA benefits due to a lack of qualifying service in the United States Armed Forces, as certified by the National Personnel Records Center.

The veteran's claim for an extraschedular evaluation for non-obstructive myocardiopathy with angina is being remanded due to the need for compliance with VCAA notification requirements.

The veteran's claim for nonservice-connected pension benefits was denied because he did not serve during a period of war, specifically in the Republic of Vietnam.