Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected right leg disability was found to be manifested by pain, weakness, stiffness, and limited range of motion in the ankle prior to April 29, 2010. After that date, his symptoms included occasional swelling and locking episodes but no additional functional loss due to pain or other related factors. The Board determined these findings did not warrant a higher rating.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for skin lesions and benign prostatic enlargement, both linked to Agent Orange exposure, are being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board has granted service connection for a skin disability of the hands, finding that it is related to in-service exposure to various chemicals.

The Veteran's death was caused by squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus with metastases to the lungs and lymph nodes, which is not service-connected due to lack of evidence linking it to herbicide exposure. The Board denied both the cause-of-death claim for service connection and the DIC benefits claim.

The Board found that the appellant's current skin disorder did not have its onset during service and is not otherwise attributable to his military service.

The Veteran's nightmare disorder is granted service connection as it is associated with his combat experience during World War II. Service connection for PTSD, low back disorder, and tinnitus is not granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for further verification of the appellant's service status, as NPRC determinations are not sufficient for determining valid service.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral foot disability is manifested by pain, the use of orthotics, some functional limitation, and occasional flare-ups but not by functional impairment or other findings which approximate more than moderate injury of the foot. The Veteran's bilateral foot disability is no more than 10 percent disabling.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's infectious endocarditis is related to his military service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's appeals for higher ratings on multiple conditions and an earlier effective date for service connection have been dismissed as the issues are no longer pending due to withdrawal of the appeals.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the failure to schedule a Board hearing at his requested location. The issues of service connection for a neck disorder and TDIU remain on appeal.

The Veteran's appeal involves the ratings for his service-connected shell fragment wounds to various parts of his body, including neck, back, and right axillary region. The issues include seeking higher ratings or separate evaluations based on limitation of motion.

The Veteran claims compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for additional disability, including infection, cranial defect, and cognitive impairment resulting from a cranioplasty on April 8, 2008 at the Kansas City VA Medical Center (VAMC). The Board finds that additional development is necessary to adequately address this claim.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn due to the request for a hearing and withdrawal of all issues by his representative.

The Veteran's claims for residuals of malaria, loss of sense of smell, and loss of sense of taste were denied as there is no evidence of these conditions during service or due to service.

The Veteran is seeking compensation for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, which he claims resulted from anesthesia used during knee surgery at a VA facility in October 2004. The case has been remanded to obtain additional medical records and to provide the Veteran with a supplemental VA medical opinion.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's death from glioblastoma multiforme is related to his exposure to Agent Orange during service, and thus grants service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's annualized countable income for VA pension purposes exceeds the maximum annual income limit for receipt of payment for nonservice-connected disability pension benefits, and thus he is not eligible for this benefit.

The Veteran's adjustment disorder with depressed mood has been rated at 50 percent since the initial rating period, reflecting significant social and occupational impairment but not meeting criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral hip disabilities have been rated at 30 percent each, effective September 1, 2011. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for either hip.