Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's TMJ disability has been rated as 10 percent disabling since June 1, 1945. The Board has determined that the evidence supports a higher rating of 20 percent for this condition.

The Board has remanded the case for another VA examination to determine if the Veteran's joint symptoms are due to an undiagnosed illness or can be attributed to known medical causation, and whether any diagnosed disability is at least as likely as not incurred in service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a stomach disability is being remanded due to the need for an examination and additional development of her medical records.

The Board denied reopening the claim for service connection for dizziness and loss of balance secondary to a service-connected disability. The new evidence received did not provide material information that would support the claim.

The Veteran's claims for automobile and adaptive equipment, as well as special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance were granted by a March 2011 rating decision with an effective date of April 2, 2008. The appeal is dismissed due to the grant of these benefits.

The Veteran's dental condition is not service-connected as there is no evidence of trauma or missing teeth during his military service, and the claim is denied.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claim of service connection for a left eye problem with operation (blind). The Board also finds that the Veteran's left eye problem is proximately due to, or the result of, her service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II and hypertension.

The Veteran's liver disorder to include hemangiomas and left hepatic lobectomy residuals is not service connected as it was not shown during active service or for many years thereafter, and there is no evidence linking the condition to herbicide exposure. The skin disorder claim is pending.

The Veteran seeks service connection for right little finger injury residuals, which he claims is related to a fall caused by his service-connected knee and lumbar spine conditions. The Board has determined that the current examination report is inadequate and requires further clarification on whether the Veteran's current right little finger disability is proximately due to or the result of a service-connected disorder.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal of the issue regarding nonservice-connected pension benefits.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death, and the case is remanded for further action regarding substitution of the surviving spouse.

The Veteran is not eligible for educational assistance benefits under Chapter 30, Chapter 32, or Chapter 34 conversion due to his service period and lack of participation in the programs.

The Veteran did not serve during a period of war, thus the claim for nonservice-connected VA death pension benefits is denied as a matter of law.

The Veteran seeks service connection for a gynecological disorder, specifically menorrhagia and related symptoms. The Board has determined that additional development is needed to address the nature of her claimed condition and its relationship to service.

The Veteran's bilateral lower extremity amputations were not incurred as a result of VA failure to exercise the degree of care that would be expected of a reasonable health care provider, and there is no indication he sustained additional disability due to an event not reasonably foreseeable.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to the death of the appellant, and thus there are no merits issues to address.

The Board denied reopening and service connection for residuals of pneumonia and residuals of a left leg injury in June 2009. The appellant did not submit new and material evidence to reopen these claims.

The Veteran's right shoulder disability, specifically the residuals of a fractured right scapula, is currently rated at 10 percent under Diagnostic Code 5203. The evidence does not support an increase in evaluation beyond this level.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for Eustachian tube dysfunction and dizziness has been denied as there is no current diagnosis of these conditions.

The Board has determined that the available evidence does not support a finding of service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, as there is insufficient medical evidence to establish a link between any diagnosed psychiatric condition and the Veteran's service.