Other conditions Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for chronic nosebleeds and fatigue due to undiagnosed illnesses, finding that the Veteran's fatigue is attributable to known clinical diagnoses (obstructive sleep apnea, morbid obesity, and deconditioning).

The Board has determined that the submitted evidence does not raise a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claim for service connection for a dental disorder, and thus the claim is denied.

The Veteran's service-connected right upper extremity disabilities have been rated as 10 percent for each condition, but the evidence does not support a higher rating.

The Veteran's service-connected back disability has been manifested by forward flexion to no less than 70 degrees, accounting for pain on motion and after repetition; combined range of motion to no less than 180 degrees, accounting for pain on motion and after repetition; no muscle spasm or guarding severe enough to result in abnormal gait or abnormal spinal contour; and no incapacitating episodes. As such, the criteria for an increased evaluation in excess of 10 percent have not been met.

The Board has ordered additional development of the Veteran's VA treatment records from March and September 2013, as well as any other ongoing VA treatment records. The case will be returned to the AOJ for readjudication.

The Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses incurred at North Dakota State Hospital from December 18, 1997 to January 22, 1998 and on May 19, 1998 is denied as the treatment was not rendered within two years after the date of service connection for a psychiatric disability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's fatal Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML) was related to his in-service exposure to toxic substances, including benzene. Therefore, service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death is granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's testicular atrophy, with loss of the right testicle, is related to his active duty service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board found that there are no current clinical residuals of a circumcision performed during service, and thus denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a circumcision.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for TDIU is being remanded due to the need to obtain additional VA and SSA records.

The Veteran's appeal regarding the claim for entitlement to service connection for a dental disorder of the upper teeth for treatment purposes has been dismissed as there is no specific allegation of error in this aspect of the case.

The Veteran's right eye blindness and ptosis are not service-connected, but the ankle disability is rated at 10 percent.

The Board found that the Veteran's basal cell carcinoma is not related to his in-service herbicide exposure and denied service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claim for restoration of competency to handle his VA funds was denied as there is no probative evidence supporting the Veteran's contention that he is competent to manage his financial affairs.

The Veteran's left elbow disability, characterized by painful limitation of motion and a tender nodule, warrants a 10 percent rating. The condition does not meet criteria for higher ratings under any applicable diagnostic codes.

The Veteran's service connection claim for a back disability is granted, and his initial compensable rating appeal for acne is remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete personnel records and outstanding medical records related to the appellant's claim of bipolar disorder. The RO is instructed to attempt to obtain these records.

The Veteran seeks service connection for a left foot disorder, but the claim is being remanded due to incomplete records and the need for a VA examination.

The Veteran died in December 2008 and there were no unpaid periodic monetary benefits at the time of his death. The appellant's claim for accrued benefits is denied.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been submitted to reopen the appellant's claim for DIC benefits as the Veteran's foster mother, as the newly provided affidavits essentially repeat previous contentions.