Other conditions Board decisions

The Board found that the veteran does not have defective hearing in his right ear and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for a right eye pterygium. The case is now remanded for further development.

The veteran's appeal for an increased rating for spondylolisthesis of L5-S1 with herniated nucleus pulposus, post operative, has been withdrawn.

The VA denied service connection for osteopenia or osteoporosis with compression fractures of the thoracic spine, finding that there was no medical evidence establishing a link between these conditions and the veteran's active service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected dermatophytosis and dyshidrosis of the hands, feet, and suprapubic area warrants a 60 percent evaluation since August 30, 2002.

The Board has received notification of a withdrawal of the appeal from the appellant's representative, Paralyzed Veterans of America. As such, the appeal is dismissed without prejudice.

The Board found that the veteran's right hip disability did not warrant a rating higher than 10 percent, as there was no objective evidence of ankylosis, arthritis, or flail joint in the right hip. The limitation of motion in the right hip and thigh did not meet criteria for a higher rating.

The Board denied the appellant's claim of entitlement to service connection for the cause of her spouse's death, finding that new and material evidence had not been submitted.

The Board has granted a 40 percent rating for the veteran's service-connected palindromic rheumatism, effective from the date of the decision.

The Board has determined that the veteran's death is related to his service-connected respiratory symptomatology and exposure to toxic chemicals and gases, necessitating further development of medical records and personnel files.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected back condition does not warrant a higher rating, as his disability is currently evaluated at 40 percent.

The Board denied the appellant's application to reopen his claim regarding whether his discharge from service was a bar to VA benefits, finding no new and material evidence had been submitted.

The veteran's claim for VA pension eligibility was previously denied and affirmed. The RO is instructed to verify the veteran's military service, including types of service (Recognized Guerrilla, Philippine Commonwealth Army, Regular Philippine Scout, New Philippine Scout), and then reassess his eligibility.

The Board has ordered further development due to the need for additional evidence. The case is now being sent back to the RO for the requested development, including obtaining information from USASCRUR regarding the veteran's alleged in-service stressors and unit history.

The Board has determined that the veteran's residuals of a chip fracture of the right ring finger do not meet or approximate the criteria for a compensable evaluation under the rating schedule, thus denying his claim.

The Board denied the appellant's claim of basic eligibility for a permanent and total disability rating for pension purposes due to lack of qualifying military service.

The Board has ordered further development due to the need for additional evidence and clarification. The case is now being sent back to the Buffalo, New York, VA medical facility for a new examination of the veteran's right knee disability.

The Board found that the veteran's diagnosis of poliomyelitis in September 1950 was likely caused by multiple injections he received from the U.S. military, and granted service connection for the residuals of provocation poliomyelitis.

The Board has ordered further development due to incomplete records and procedural issues. The case is now remanded for additional development of medical records.

The veteran intentionally failed to report his receipt of Social Security benefits, resulting in an overpayment. The Board found the veteran at fault and granted the waiver.