Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected right pelvis/hip disability, including fracture of both inferior ischial rami and myofascial pain syndrome, was found to be manifested by slight hip disability with no more than limited flexion. The Board denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for the right pelvis/hip disability under old criteria and denied an initial compensable rating for limitation of flexion under new criteria.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection on all issues has been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeals.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the calculation of past-due benefits, and the Board dismissed the case.

The Veteran's initial claim for a 20 percent disability rating for bilateral lagophthalmos with dry eye syndrome is granted. The Board also finds that a separate compensable rating of 20 percent is warranted for bilateral exophthalmos, but remands the issue to schedule an examination.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for VA death benefits because her husband did not have recognized service in the Philippine Commonwealth Army, including as a guerrilla. The appeal is dismissed.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete military personnel records and the need for a VA examination to determine if the appellant was insane at the time of her discharge under other than honorable conditions. The appeal will be reconsidered after these actions.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's claimed residuals of a hernia. The case is returned for further development and consideration.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for cause of death, finding that there was no evidence showing a service-connected disability caused or contributed to his death.

The Board granted a 10% rating for the Veteran's right great toe disability and set an effective date of April 15, 2015. The claim was denied for an earlier effective date.

The appellant's claim for increased DIC benefits in excess of those already awarded is denied as the legal criteria are not met, despite her statements regarding potential exposure to radiation.

The appellant's claim for increased DIC benefits in excess of those already awarded is denied as the legal criteria are not met, despite her statements regarding potential exposure to radiation.

The Board has dismissed the appeal as the claim for payment of medical expenses was granted by VA.

The Veteran's mother is not a Vietnam Veteran, and the appellant does not have spina bifida. Therefore, benefits under 38 U.S.C. �� 1805 or 1815 for spina bifida are denied.

The Board has determined that it does not have jurisdiction to review the eligibility for reimbursement of medical services provided by Inner Peace Counseling Services from November 19, 2018 to February 21, 2019 due to incomplete records and unclear authority. The case is being remanded to the AOJ to obtain necessary documents and ensure compliance with VA regulations.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete service records, and a request for more information is needed.

The appellant's claim for increased DIC benefits in excess of those already awarded is denied as the legal criteria are not met, despite her statements regarding potential exposure to radiation.

The Board has remanded the case due to errors in notifying the parties of their rights and duties, including the need for a Notice of Disagreement on a specific form. The appellant was also not provided with information about her right to representation and hearing.

The Board has ordered the Veteran to be examined by a pulmonologist regarding his claims for respiratory disability and atrial fibrillation, both linked to asbestos exposure in service. The examination must address whether these conditions are at least as likely as not related to service.

The Veteran's keratosis pilaris was granted an initial 30 percent rating prior to September 17, 2018, and a 60 percent rating thereafter. The Veteran's pigmented nevus is denied as there are no compensable ratings under the applicable diagnostic codes.,The Veteran's keratosis pilaris was granted an initial 30 percent rating prior to September 17, 2018, and a 60 percent rating thereafter. The Veteran's pigmented nevus is denied as there are no compensable ratings under the applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board denied compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for residuals of shingles to include left upper extremity postherpetic neuralgia, finding that the Veteran's condition was not caused by VA care and treatment.