Other conditions Board decisions

The veteran's claim for a compensable rating for service-connected otitis media externa, suppurative is being remanded due to the need for additional development and consideration of all evidence received since the March 2002 statement of the case.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for additional development of the record, including notification requirements under the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000.

The Board found no current gastrointestinal disability for VA purposes and denied the veteran's claims of service connection for a gastrointestinal disability as due to an undiagnosed illness.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims of service connection for a prostate disorder, cholinergic urticaria, and athlete's foot. The evidence does not support current diagnoses or show that these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by service.

The veteran's colon perforation and subsequent treatment were not caused by VA negligence or carelessness, resulting in denial of compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.

The veteran's claim for an increased disability evaluation for his service-connected status callus left heel, residuals of skin graft is being remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations and development.

The VA has denied an increased evaluation for the veteran's sleep disorder, as his condition does not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on chronic respiratory failure or cor pulmonale. The current 50% evaluation is deemed adequate.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the veteran was not seeking to reopen his claim for service connection for residuals of a left hand injury, but rather sought service connection for disability of his left wrist. The RO has been referred to address this new issue.

The Board determined that the appellant is not eligible for VA benefits due to a lack of verified active military service with the U.S. Armed Forces.

The Board has denied all claims for increased ratings as the veteran failed to report for VA examinations.

The Board found that the overpayment of $511.47 was not properly created due to sole VA administrative error, and thus granted the veteran's appeal.

The VA determined that the veteran's actinic keratosis did not result in any disabling conditions, and thus denied a higher initial disability rating.

The Board has ordered further development due to the need for additional evidence and clarification. The case is now being remanded back to the RO for a dermatology examination, among other actions.

The case is being remanded for further development, including obtaining a dentist's opinion regarding the dental treatment provided and readjudicating the issues of VA dental outpatient treatment and payment or reimbursement for unauthorized medical expenses.

The Board has ordered further development due to pending issues and is remanding the case back to the Regional Office for additional consideration.

The Board has granted a 10 percent rating for the service-connected left knee disability, which includes arthritis and some limitation of flexion. The veteran's claim for increased rating is granted.

The Board has granted service connection for the veteran's residuals of malaria, finding that his current psychiatric disability is related to his in-service malaria.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed before the case can be decided, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The veteran seeks increased evaluations for his service-connected left leg disabilities and a TDIU. The Board has ordered additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling the veteran for VA examinations.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development and due process, including a VA examination and addressing the veteran's request for a personal hearing.