Other conditions Board decisions

The veteran's service-connected myofascial pain syndrome has been rated at 20 percent, the maximum schedular rating available. The condition is characterized by episodic widespread musculoskeletal pain and tender points that are present more than one-third of the time.

The Board found that the veteran's actions did not constitute bad faith, and thus waived part of his VA loan guaranty indebtedness due to financial hardship.

The Board found that the veteran's onychomycosis of the toes was not manifested in service and is not shown by competent evidence to be related to service or to any incident therein, thus denying his claim for service connection.

The Board denied the claim of entitlement to an increased evaluation for peptic ulcer disease, currently rated as 20 percent disabling.

The VA determined that there are no apparent residuals of the veteran's right hydrocelectomy and right spermatocelectomy, thus denying his claim for an increased evaluation.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for an eye disorder and granted it, finding that new and material evidence had been submitted.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a skin disorder of the hands or thighs and lower legs, nor residuals of bilateral arm injuries, that are associated with service. The claim for PTSD is also denied as there was no credible evidence supporting the claimed inservice stressor.

The Board has ordered further development due to the need for additional evidence. The case is now being sent back to the RO for obtaining records from VA medical facilities and other health care providers that the veteran identifies.

The Board has ordered further development in the veteran's case due to pending issues and requested evidence. The appeal is currently on hold for additional review.

The veteran's appeal for educational assistance benefits under Chapter 30, Title 38, United States Code is denied as he did not meet the eligibility requirements based on his service.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the appellant died during the pendency of the appeal, and thus has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this claim.

The veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of right leg muscle strain is being remanded to the RO for further review, including consideration of a March 2003 VA examination report and any additional evidence added to the record since the last Supplemental Statement of the Case.

The Board has determined that the veteran's reflex sympathetic dystrophy of the right upper extremity is currently rated at 40 percent, and a higher rating is not warranted.

The veteran's service connection claim for porphyria cutanea tarda, which he contends is related to his exposure to herbicides while serving in the Republic of Vietnam, was granted. The condition has been found to be attributable to military service.

The veteran's service-connected residuals of surgery for Morton's neuroma with scar, status post fracture of the right 4th metatarsal are currently manifested by painful right foot symptoms due to severe neuritis of the external popliteal (common peroneal) nerve. The Board has determined that a 30 percent evaluation is warranted.

The veteran's claim for a 10 percent rating based on multiple, non-compensable service connected disabilities is being remanded to the RO for additional development of his claims file and compliance with VA regulations.

The veteran's service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination.

The Board has ordered further development due to pending issues regarding the veteran's entitlement to special monthly pension based on the need for regular aid and attendance or by reason of being housebound. The case is now remanded for additional examinations and review.

The veteran withdrew his appeal before the Board could make a decision.

The veteran's combined rating for his service-connected conditions (enucleation of the left eye and chronic conjunctivitis) is 50%, which does not meet the criteria for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.