Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's otitis externa has been asymptomatic and not manifested by swelling, dry and scaly or serious discharge, or itching requiring frequent and prolonged treatment. Therefore, the criteria for a compensable rating have not been met at any time during the pendency of the claim.

The Veteran's request for an extension of his period of eligibility for receiving educational assistance benefits under Chapter 30 was denied as the evidence did not show that he had a physical or mental disability preventing him from initiating or completing his chosen program.

The Veteran's claims for a compensable rating for PTB, service connection for osteoporosis and a lumbar spine disorder, and TDIU have all been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support these claims.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current low back disability is not related to his active service and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's combined service-connected disability rating does not meet the schedular percentage criteria for TDIU and his service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from engaging in gainful employment.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the death of the appellant, and no jurisdiction remains for further action.

The Veteran's residuals of a left wrist fracture have been rated at 10 percent since June 2007, the maximum rating available under Diagnostic Code 5215 for limitation of motion. The Board has considered other potentially applicable diagnostic codes but found no basis to grant an increased rating.

The Board finds that the Veteran's non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is related to service exposure, including chemical contaminants at Naval Weapons Station Earle (NWSE), and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board found that the Veteran's pulmonary disorder is not related to service, including any exposure to asbestos therein.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's myoclonus is related to his active service, granting him service connection for this condition.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeal regarding the issue of entitlement to service connection for esophageal cancer, including as secondary to herbicide exposure.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeal regarding the issue of an increased evaluation for service-connected degenerative joint disease with retropatellar pain syndrome of the bilateral knees. As a result, this issue is dismissed.

The Veteran's service-connected left foot neuroma is currently rated at 10 percent, effective from April 1, 2008. The surgical scars between the third and fourth metatarsal of the left foot and between the second and third metatarsal are each rated at 10 percent, also effective from April 1, 2008.

The Veteran's appeal for sleep disturbances and skin disability was dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeal. The issue of TDIU remains pending.

The Board found that the appellant's discharge was not due to willful and persistent misconduct, thus finding his character of service is not a bar to VA benefits.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a video-conference hearing before the Board.

The Veteran claims compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for a right index finger injury, but the appeal is remanded due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination of his service-connected hiatal hernia.

The Veteran's claim for additional compensation based on his child A.'s school attendance from July 1, 2008 to September 15, 2008 is denied as the Veteran did not file a timely VA Form 21-674.

The Board denied service connection for degenerative joint disease of the left and right hips in January 2010. The Veteran's claim was reopened in August 2011, but she did not appeal the denial of service connection. Therefore, an effective date prior to August 29, 2011 is denied.