Other conditions Board decisions

The VA determined that there is no evidence of a bilateral hip disorder or a bilateral elbow disorder in service, and the competent medical evidence does not support current diagnoses.

The VA denied an increased initial evaluation for right carpel tunnel syndrome with tendonitis, currently rated at 10 percent.

The veteran's appeal is remanded to the RO for scheduling a Travel Board hearing. After the hearing, the claim will be returned to the Board for further review.

The Board has remanded the appellant's claims due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and seeking an opinion from a VA physician regarding the cause of the veteran's death.

The Board has determined that the appellant's right knee disability, characterized by postoperative chondromalacia and degenerative joint disease, warrants a 30 percent evaluation based on limitation of motion.

The Board granted service connection for neuritis, finding that the veteran's condition began during service. The claim for an increased rating for residuals of a GSW to the left temporal area was not addressed in this decision.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for loss of visual acuity as secondary to his service-connected arteriosclerotic heart disease, finding no medical evidence linking the eye disorder to service or to his service-connected condition.

The Board has determined that the veteran sustained a head injury during service and that this injury left chronic residuals. The Board granted service connection for residuals of a concussion.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a hip disorder or generalized arthritis that began during service, and thus cannot establish service connection for these conditions.

The veteran's claim for service connection for varicose veins, claimed as secondary to his service-connected residuals of a fractured pelvis, is being remanded due to the need for additional development and notification.

The veteran's service-connected psychotic depressive reaction renders him in need of regular aid and attendance, which is granted as special monthly compensation.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claims for cold injury residuals and duodenal ulcer, finding new and material evidence. The low back syndrome claim is still pending.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary before a decision can be made on the veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a corneal ulcer injury to the right eye. The RO must obtain medical records from Dr. Margolies and schedule the veteran for a VA examination to determine if his current right eye disorders are related to his service.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for compliance with notification and development action required by VCAA.

The Board found that the veteran's diagnosed condition of essential tremor was not caused by any incident of service, including experiences in Southwest Asia during the Persian Gulf War. As such, the claim for service connection for essential tremor is denied.

The Board has granted a 10 percent evaluation for the veteran's left inguinal hernia, finding that it is postoperative recurrent and well-supported by truss.

The Board is remanding the case for additional development to obtain VA Medical Center records and ensure compliance with VCAA requirements.

The Board has determined that the veteran's chronic urinary frequency was incurred in active service and grants her claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain additional medical evidence and conduct further examinations to determine the current severity of the veteran's service-connected condition.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining records related to a workman's compensation claim and scheduling him for a VA orthopedic examination.