Other conditions Board decisions

The Board denied the veteran's increased rating claim for his impairment of right radius with traumatic arthritis, finding that he is currently rated as 30 percent disabled and not entitled to a higher disability rating.

The June and August 1977 rating decisions that denied entitlement to TDIU benefits were not clear and unmistakable error (CUE). The veteran's service-connected disabilities included traumatic encephalopathy and loss of skull bone, resulting in a combined rating of 60 percent.

The Board has granted a 40 percent disability rating for the veteran's service-connected low back disorder, which approximates severe limitation of motion of the lumbar spine.

The veteran's claim for service connection for dysthymia, claimed as memory loss, and joint pain, cramps in hands and legs, and hair loss due to undiagnosed illness was denied. The Board found no evidence linking the current conditions to active service.

The Board found no evidence of a current peptic ulcer disorder and concluded that the veteran's service-connected PTSD did not cause or aggravate his claimed peptic ulcer disorder. Therefore, service connection was denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected right hand disability, characterized by related deformity and moderate functional limitation due to pain, does not warrant a rating higher than 10 percent.

The Board found that the appellant's service-connected herniated nucleus pulposus, status post L5 left hemilaminectomy and L5-S1 diskectomy has not met the criteria for an initial disability rating greater than 40 percent.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for depressive psychosis and secondary service connection for neurological damage along the left side as secondary to a VA EMG performed in September 1995, due to lack of evidence showing additional disability or fault on the part of VA personnel.

The Board found that the veteran's right hip disorder was not incurred in or aggravated by service and denied her claim.

The Board found that the appellant did not meet VA requirements for a 'surviving spouse' and denied her claim for dependency and indemnity compensation.

The Board has determined that the veteran's residuals of frozen feet are service-connected, with the condition being related to a cold injury sustained during active duty.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for soft tissue sarcoma, finding no evidence of a current diagnosis and concluding that exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam did not cause the condition.

The Board has determined that the veteran's Raynaud's disease warrants a 50 percent disability rating, as it does not meet the criteria for higher ratings under either the old or new VA Rating Criteria.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hair loss of the scalp, a rash in the groin area, blurred vision, multiple joint pain, and a skin rash, all claimed as due to undiagnosed illness. The conditions were found not to be related to active service or service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for the residuals of a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) and denied service connection for the residuals of dental trauma.

The Board has granted a 60 percent disability rating for the appellant's service-connected intervertebral disc syndrome, which is the maximum available under the Rating Schedule.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected right and left foot disorders are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations, consideration of pain on use, and clarification of the medical history.

The Board found that the veteran's current pulmonary disability is not related to his military service, particularly secondary to asbestos exposure.

The veteran's appeal for service connection for carcinoma of the skin has been dismissed due to his death.

The VA determined that the veteran's right forearm laceration scar warranted a non-compensable rating (0%) since 1979, and increased it to 10% effective July 22, 1996. The claim for an increased evaluation remains on appeal.