Other conditions Board decisions

The veteran's empty sella syndrome is currently manifested by subjective episodes of dizziness with headaches lasting from several hours to two days, four to five times per month. The Board has granted a rating of 30 percent for the veteran's service-connected empty sella syndrome effective November 25, 1996.

The Board has granted service connection for an undiagnosed illness manifested by shortness of breath, finding that the veteran's allegations are supported by objective evidence and his assertions.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for service connection for the cause of her husband's death and for eligibility for educational assistance under Chapter 35, finding that there was no evidence linking the veteran's abdominal aortic aneurysm to his military service or any service-connected condition.

The veteran's claim for service connection for a pulmonary disability is being remanded due to the need for additional development and examination.

The veteran's claims for increased evaluation of service-connected neurogenic bladder and evaluation of service-connected nephrolithiasis are being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for VA benefits on behalf of her adopted children, M.T. and P.T., finding that they were not eligible due to their status as the son's children.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU were denied. The right thigh puncture wound is not shown to warrant a compensable evaluation, while the lymphatic and venous damage of the right thigh are only rated at 20 percent.

The Board has determined that the veteran is entitled to a 20 percent rating for fibroma of the right elbow, which more nearly approximates limitation of flexion to approximately 90 degrees.

The Board determined that the appellant is entitled to reinstatement of DIC benefits as the surviving spouse of the veteran, based on the law in effect since October 1, 1998. The decision was made under the new provisions which allow for retroactive application up to October 1, 1998.

The Board has reopened the claim and granted service connection for residuals of a back injury, finding that new evidence supports a medical nexus between the current condition and an in-service injury.

The veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and an increased rating for major depressive disorder, as well as his right arm and left forearm conditions are being remanded due to the need for additional development of evidence.

The Board has granted secondary service connection for gouty arthritis of the right foot, but the veteran is still seeking a higher rating.

The appellant is not recognized as a surviving spouse of the veteran for VA death benefits purposes.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for bladder cancer, finding that it was not incurred in or aggravated by service and is not related to herbicide exposure. The Board concluded that there was no evidence linking the bladder cancer to service or any complaints noted during service.

The Board has ordered further development due to pending issues regarding the veteran's skin disorder. The case is now being remanded for additional examination and review.

The case is being remanded due to the failure of the RO to comply with previous Board instructions and because of new judicial precedent invalidating certain regulations. The RO must obtain additional evidence, consider it, and issue a supplemental statement of the case if necessary.

The RO determined that the appellant is not entitled to be recognized as the deceased veteran's surviving spouse, leading to a denial of her claim for VA benefits.

The Board has granted service connection for esophageal spasms, in association with a nonspecific esophageal motility disorder and a hypotensive lower esophageal sphincter. The right knee issue is still pending as the RO needs to obtain additional evidence.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected aphakia of the right eye and residuals of fracture of the left patella were denied. The RO assigned no percent ratings initially, but later increased them to 10 percent effective April 1998.