Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's current gallbladder disorder was not incurred in service and is not proximately due to, the result of, or aggravated by a service-connected disability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a back injury and cardiovascular disability, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his active duty service.

The Veteran's residuals of a fracture of the left patella are rated at 10 percent, but not higher, throughout the period of the claim.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed because he died during the pendency of his appeal, and thus the Board does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of his case.

The Board found that the Veteran's current skin disorder was not incurred in service and denied his claim.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a hiatal hernia and ulcerative colitis, finding that there was insufficient evidence to establish a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to missing medical records and will review these records before making a decision.

The Board found that the Veteran's claimed skin disorder is not related to service, including his presumed exposure to Agent Orange. The claim for service connection was denied.

The Veteran's bilateral dry eye syndrome and central serous retinopathy are found to have started during her military service, thus allowing for the grant of service connection.

The Board found that the Veteran's testicular cancer did not manifest in service, and is unrelated to service exposure to herbicides or asbestos. The claim for service connection was denied as there was no evidence of a link between the condition and service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's petition to reopen his claim of service connection for papilloma of the larynx, finding that new and material evidence was not received. The appeal is based on presumed exposure to herbicide agents during service in Vietnam.

The appeal has been dismissed due to the appellant's death during the pendency of this case.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his bilateral lymphedema.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for left hip arthritis should be remanded to allow for further development, including a VA examination and consideration of whether the current condition is related to his military service or aggravated by a service-connected disability.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the status of the appellant's request for an upgraded character of discharge and will remand the case for this purpose.

The Veteran's claim for an HP laptop computer was denied as the provided Gateway laptop met all requirements and functionality needed for his VR&E training program.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a dental condition for compensation purposes is denied as he does not have a compensable disability of the teeth. The claim for outpatient dental treatment has already been referred to VA.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death. The claim for an increased rating for residuals of left fourth finger injury and surgical repair with ankylosis of the 4th and 5th fingers is no longer before the Board.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for recognition as the surviving spouse of the Veteran for VA death benefits due to a lack of continuous cohabitation and fault in the marriage separation.

The Veteran is seeking a higher rating for his service-connected right foot disability, which includes a healed fracture to the second metatarsal base and degenerative changes. The Board has determined that an additional VA examination is needed to determine the severity of the disability and its impact on employment.