Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected mechanical back pain with traumatic arthritis was denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher disability evaluation.

The Veteran's myositis ossificans of the left thigh, gluteal region, and left ischium has been manifested by pain but no limitation of motion beyond what is considered normal. The current rating of 10% adequately reflects this condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for multiple joint arthritis, memory loss and dizziness, as well as defective vision. The appeals were not about service connection due to exposure to specific toxins or illnesses.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to inadequate opinions regarding service connection and exposure to Agent Orange.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by his representative prior to the Board making a decision.

The Board found that the Veteran did not sustain a left inguinal hernia in service and that symptoms of such condition were not chronic during active duty. The current left inguinal hernia is not related to active service.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death, and the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this claim.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for Raynaud's syndrome, finding that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating prior to April 9, 2012 and after that date.

The Veteran's claim for a cardiovascular disability was denied as there is no competent and credible evidence showing the presence of such a condition currently. The Board finds that the preponderance of the evidence does not support this claim.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of left rib fractures, finding no evidence to support a current disability resulting from in-service injuries. The appeal was not about service connection at all.

The Board found that the Veteran's current gastrointestinal disability is not related to her military service and denied her claim.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current back injury, encompassing a sub-scapular/thoracic spine muscle injury, was incurred in active service and is therefore granted service connection.

The Veteran's right knee disability, characterized by limitation of motion and instability, has been rated at 10 percent since January 20, 2011. The current rating is appropriate given the non-compensable flexion and extension limitations.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence to support the Veteran's claim of service connection for a bilateral skin rash of the feet, and thus the claim is denied.

The Board found that the Veteran's pre-existing keratoconus of the left eye did not increase in severity during service beyond its natural progression, thus denying his claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate examination, and a new medical opinion is needed regarding whether the Veteran has current elbow or left thumb disabilities related to in-service injuries.

The Board found that the Veteran's residuals of a shell fragment wound, left lower extremity, most closely approximated a wound that healed with good functional results and showed no impairment of function or retained metallic fragments. The criteria for a compensable disability rating were not met.

The Veteran's skin disorder of pityriasis rosea was initially rated as noncompensable from April 19, 2008 through February 1, 2012. Since February 2, 2012, the rating has been increased to 10 percent.

The Board found that the Veteran's service-connected right epididymitis only manifested by pain while lifting, walking, sitting in certain positions, and during sexual activity without complete atrophy of both testes. As a result, the claim for an increased rating was denied.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of myocardial infarction or its residuals, and thus denied his claim for service connection.