Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for the veteran's residuals of bilateral trench foot, including a gait disorder, finding that these conditions are related to his in-service cold injury.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from engaging in substantially gainful employment.

The Board denied the veteran's request to reopen his claim of service connection for spinal injury with paralysis, finding that new and material evidence had not been presented.

The Board has granted service connection for dementia due to head trauma, finding that the veteran's cognitive disorder is related to a brain injury sustained in a motor vehicle accident during service. The claim for residuals of an injury to the left eye remains pending and will be addressed in a separate remand.

The Board has ordered further development due to the need for additional evidence and clarification. The case is now being sent back to the RO for examination by an ophthalmologist to determine if any currently present acquired eye disorders are related to active service.

The case is being returned to the RO for further action due to a remand request based on legal provisions concerning VA's duty to notify a claimant with regard to evidence and information necessary to substantiate a claim.

The Board denied an increased rating for the veteran's respiratory disorder, specifically residuals of a lobectomy and bronchiectasis.

The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his service-connected Crohn's disease, status post ileocolic resection, laparotomy and appendectomy is being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to new evidence submitted by the appellant's representative.

The veteran's appeal was dismissed as the appellant withdrew his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The veteran's income exceeded the maximum allowable pension rate due to his spouse's income, resulting in denial of pension benefits.

The veteran's claims for increased rating and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including notification requirements under the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current eye disorder is not related to his injury during active duty for training in July 1982, and therefore denied service connection.

The veteran's claim for increased ratings for his service-connected left elbow disability is being remanded to the RO for additional development, including notification and development under the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000.

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 granted service connection for a bilateral hand disorder and increased ratings for degenerative joint disease of the right hip and left hip, with no effective date provided as the decision is final.

The Board has determined that the veteran's residuals of a gunshot wound to his right arm warrant a higher 20 percent evaluation, effective from April 1, 2001.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hypercholesterolemia and hypertriglyceridemia, finding no current disability associated with these conditions. The claim of service connection for costrochondritis/thoracic outlet syndrome will be addressed in a separate remand.

The Board has determined that the veteran's arthralgias of uncertain etiology meet the criteria for a 70 percent disability rating, which is the highest schedular rating available.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a thoracic spine disability and therefore, service connection for such is denied.