Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected anemia does not preclude substantially gainful employment, and the criteria for a TDIU based on this condition have not been met.

The Board found no evidence that the Veteran's pituitary tumor was present in service or within one year of separation, and denied service connection for removal of a pituitary tumor. The claims for loss of sense of smell and memory loss as secondary to the removed pituitary tumor were also denied.

The Board has determined that there is no current diagnosis of a chronic respiratory disorder and thus the Veteran's claim for service connection for a respiratory disorder is denied.

The Veteran's right dorsal hand laceration residuals, including long finger extensor tendon laceration residuals, are granted as compensation under the provisions of 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected brain contusion residuals was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 10 percent, and there were no new or material issues to reopen.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of basic eligibility to receive nonservice-connected pension because he did not have qualifying service during a recognized period of war.

The Board has determined that an earlier effective date for the establishment of service connection for ALS is denied as the claim was received after the September 23, 2008 liberalizing regulation establishing presumptive service connection.

The Board denied service connection for inflammatory bowel disease as it is not shown to be related to the Veteran's service-connected herniated surgical scarring with recurrent surgical intervention for adhesions of small bowel and umbilicus.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the death of the appellant, as the claim does not survive their deaths.

The Veteran's polymyositis was diagnosed during a period of inactive duty training (IDT) and is not considered an injury under VA law. Therefore, service connection for polymyositis is denied.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for residuals, including left knee pain, peroneal neuropathy, fracture and scarring, of a gunshot wound to the left tibia was denied. The Veteran's HIV disability was granted with a 10 percent evaluation effective March 6, 2006.

The Board found that the Veteran's bilateral lower extremity disorder did not manifest in service, within one year of his last date of exposure to herbicide agents (Agent Orange), or for many years thereafter. The evidence does not support a finding of direct service connection due to the lack of continuity of symptoms since service.

The Board found that the Veteran's current skin condition of the legs is not related to his military service and denied his claim for service connection.

The VA Board found that the Veteran's current left foot conditions are not related to her in-service injury, and thus denied service connection.

The Veteran is seeking to have a previous denial of service connection for a chest condition and asthma, claimed as secondary to the service-connected granulomatous disease, reviewed due to potential CUE. The case has been remanded for further action.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's chronic right and left foot disorders, including hallux exostectomy residuals and second and third metatarsal osteotomy residuals, are related to his service-connected bilateral pes planus.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development and consideration of his TDIU claim, including review of recent treatment records from the West Haven VA Medical Center.

The Board has remanded the issue of apportionment of the Veteran's VA benefits on behalf of Juan Montgomery due to a lack of a statement of the case.

The Veteran's right little finger disability, which resulted from a fracture sustained during service, is currently rated as 10 percent disabling. The Board finds that the evidence supports this rating based on the functional impairment caused by pain and limited motion.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current right leg disability or right hand disability that is related to active service.,VA examinations did not find any evidence of a right leg or right hand disability in service and no nexus between current disabilities and service.