Other conditions Board decisions

The veteran requested to withdraw his appeal for an initial compensable evaluation of bilateral defective hearing, and the Board has dismissed the appeal without prejudice.

The VA has denied the veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his service-connected chronic brain syndrome with brain trauma, currently rated at 50 percent.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including a personality disorder and polysubstance abuse, finding that these conditions were not incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the veteran's death prior to the January 2003 decision, which was not in accordance with due process.

The initial 10 percent rating assigned for right foot fracture residuals remains appropriate as the evidence does not show more than moderate disability.

The veteran's claim for service connection for organic brain syndrome with dementia of the Alzheimer's type was dismissed due to his death prior to a Board decision.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a stomach disorder with diarrhea as secondary to his service-connected residuals of a compression fracture at T5, finding that there was no evidence linking the condition to service or any incident thereof.

The Board has granted service connection for hidradenitis suppurativa of the left axilla and assigned a 10 percent rating effective October 6, 1996.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected cold injury residuals of the feet, finding that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable VA rating schedule.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for thoracic spine disability, including neuritis of T5-6, and obstructive sleep apnea. The right knee claim was also denied as the veteran failed to report for a VA examination.

The Board has granted service connection for a right abdominal ventral hernia and denied service connection for a skin disorder of the arms and legs. The claim to reopen a previously denied PTSD was also denied.

The veteran's request for a hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals has been acknowledged, and he is scheduled for one at the RO. The case is being remanded due to his request for an annual clothing allowance.

The veteran's death was caused by cardiopulmonary arrest with underlying causes of acute tubular necrosis and leukemia. The VA physician concluded that the leukemia, which contributed to his death, was a result of exposure to benzene during service.

The Board has determined that the termination of nonservice-connected death pension benefits for a specific period was proper and denied the appeal.

The Board has denied the appellant's claim for nonservice-connected death pension benefits based on her deceased spouse's recognized guerrilla service, as such service does not meet the requirements for non-service-connected pension under VA regulations.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) as there was no evidence of a causal link between his SLE and any incident of service or finding recorded in the service medical records.

The veteran's appeal for service connection for a respiratory disability, including as a residual of exposure to asbestos, has been dismissed due to the appellant requesting withdrawal of his appeal.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection due to a lack of evidence showing an injury or wound to his left leg during recognized service. The veteran attempted to reopen the claim multiple times with new medical records and statements, but the RO determined that this additional evidence was not new and material sufficient to reopen the claim.

The Board found that the veteran does not currently suffer from chronic liver disability and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has granted the veteran's claims for service connection for a skin disability of the hands and feet, finding that these conditions are related to his active military service.