Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's residuals of subdural hematoma have been rated as 30 percent disabling since the onset, and a combined rating of 40 percent is now granted for the period since October 23, 2008.

The Veteran's left leg disorder, including osteomyelitis, edema, and cellulitis, is not considered to be due to VA carelessness or negligence. The Board finds that the proximate cause of these additional disabilities was not reasonably foreseeable.

The claim for VA burial benefits is denied as the application was received more than two years after the Veteran's final burial services.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to determine the severity of the Veteran's service-connected atrial fibrillation.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and readjudication due to a need for a VA compensation examination regarding the etiology of the Veteran's claimed disability.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete development, specifically regarding an autopsy report and its relevance to the cause of death. The VA will obtain a release from the appellant for Sentara Careplex and contact them to get the necessary information.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial compensable rating for hallux valgus of the left foot has been dismissed as he requested to withdraw his appeal.

The Veteran's right eye disability results in no light perception, warranting a 30 percent rating. The Veteran is not entitled to higher special monthly compensation due to blindness of one eye.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of appendicitis was denied as there is no evidence that he underwent an appendectomy in service. The heart murmur issue remains pending.

The Veteran's claim for an extension of his delimiting date for educational assistance benefits beyond May 25, 2002 was denied as the legal criteria governing the payment of education benefits are clear and specific. No exception is provided for circumstances such as those described by the Veteran.

The Board has granted service connection for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, finding it secondary to exposure to ionizing radiation during military service.

The Board has determined that a new VA examination is needed to determine the relationship between the Veteran's mood disorder and his service-connected right ankle disability, as well as any other pertinent records.

The Veteran's total disability rating for the period of May 3, 2007, to July 1, 2007, with payment beginning June 1, 2007, was properly assigned.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for malaria, musculoskeletal problems, and lung problems was denied. The Board found no evidence of current disabilities or residuals from malaria during the appeal period. For musculoskeletal problems, an examination is needed to determine if they are related to service. For lung problems, an examination is needed to determine if they are related to service exposure.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right hand disability, which is claimed to be secondary to his service-connected fracture of the navicular bone of the right wrist, has been remanded due to inadequate examination and need for further information.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and development of her claim for service connection for a left leg disorder, including as secondary to her service-connected fibromyalgia.

The Board found that the Veteran's agenesis of the corpus callosum is a congenital defect and not subject to service connection as it does not meet the criteria for compensation under VA laws. The condition preexisted service, and there was no evidence of superimposed disease or injury during service.

The Veteran's death was not service connected, but the heart condition that contributed to his death may be related to service. The appeal is remanded for further development.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including VA examinations to assess the severity of his right thumb disability and the nature and etiology of any current right small finger, right forearm, and skin disorder of the face and neck.

The Board found that the Veteran's unreported income from 2006 should be considered in calculating his VA pension benefits, and thus denied the appeal.