Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have any current abdominal disability, pancreatic disability, impotence disability, or left-sided body disorder that is related to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a left eye disorder and gastrointestinal disorder have been denied as there is no evidence of an in-service injury or disease related to these conditions.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for service connection of the Veteran's stomach disability, finding that the earliest date of receipt was January 23, 2006.

The Veteran's right fifth finger disability is manifested by pain with slight hyperextension of the proximal interphalangeal joint and metacarpophalangeal joint, but no muscle atrophy, swelling, warmth, tenderness, ankylosis, or other adverse symptomatology that equates to amputation. The criteria for a compensable rating have not been met.

The Veteran's gastrointestinal disability is etiologically related to his service-connected PTSD, and the Board grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's widow is seeking service connection for the cause of his death, which was attributed to atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. The VA has requested an additional opinion regarding whether the Veteran's medications contributed to his death.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a right tibia fracture is granted. However, the claim for service connection for a stab wound to the throat or jaw is denied.

The Veteran's claims for effective dates prior to December 31, 2009, for the grants of service connection for left posterior tibialis tendonitis and navicular stress fracture of the left foot are denied as there is no evidence or statement dated before December 31, 2009, that can be construed as a formal or informal application to reopen the claims.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and arranging a psychiatric examination to determine the nature and likely etiology of any psychiatric disability.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claims for service connection for right great toe disability, bilateral gastrocnemius equinus, bilateral pes valgo planus, functional hallux limitus, and nerve entrapment. However, these conditions are not considered service-connected as they were not shown to be related to military service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining service treatment records and arranging for VA examinations to assess the etiology of the Veteran's claimed skin disability affecting the left hand and digestive condition.

The Board has determined that the appellant's deceased husband did not have recognized active service in the U.S. Armed Forces, and therefore is not eligible for non-service connected death pension.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected thoracic spine disability.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for a right eye disorder and a temporary 100 percent evaluation based on convalescence. The Board has determined that additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing an opinion regarding the etiology of the right eye disorder, is necessary.

The Veteran's cause of death, non-small cell lung carcinoma, is not related to his service. The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of death.

The Veteran's skin disorder is being remanded for further examination and evaluation due to the need for an active flare of symptoms during a VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for his service-connected herpes simplex must be remanded to allow the Veteran to undergo a new VA examination to determine the current severity of his condition.

The Veteran's surviving spouse has been recognized for VA death benefits purposes, and DIC benefits under the provisions of 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318 have also been granted due to his service-connected non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. The claim for nonservice-connected death pension benefits is dismissed as it is moot.

The Board found no evidence of a current heart disease or any other heart disability related to service, concluding that the Veteran's heart murmur is due to a congenital defect.,There is insufficient evidence linking the Veteran's fatty liver condition to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of cold injuries to his upper and lower extremities are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and a VA examination.