Other conditions Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for loss of teeth 1, 2, 3, 15, 18, 19, 30, 31, and 32 due to lack of evidence showing they were caused by trauma or osteomyelitis. The claim for dental treatment was granted based on service-connected TMJ. The initial rating for TMJ was denied.

The Board found that the Veteran's additional disability was not caused by VA fault or an unforeseeable event, and thus compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 is denied.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at 50 percent, effective June 29, 2004. The ingrown toenails of the bilateral greater toes remain noncompensable.

The Board has determined that the Veteran is entitled to a 20 percent evaluation for his shell fragment wound scars of the left elbow area, but not higher.

The Board has determined that the previous remand directives were not properly followed and a new VA examination is necessary to determine if any current eye disorders are related to or aggravated by military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service connection claim for bilateral tibial stress reaction and its residuals must be remanded to allow for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right inguinal hernia is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his condition, including whether it is related to his service-connected left inguinal hernia.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a current examination of his service-connected injury to lower trunk of right brachial plexus, associated with aortic arch replacement surgery. The RO must provide an appropriate examination and consider any new evidence before readjudicating the claim.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's death was caused by VA medical treatment, which contributed to his recurrence and spread of cancer. As a result, the appellant is entitled to dependency and indemnity compensation.

The Veteran's status post left eye pterygium residuals have been manifested by swelling in the conjunctiva, with the need to take artificial tears; corrected visual acuity in the left eye of no worse than 20/40; and complaints of pain, redness, and watering. The Board finds that throughout the appeal, his status post left eye pterygium residuals have been manifested by these symptoms warranting a 10 percent disability rating.

The Veteran's appeal for a compensable disability rating for residuals of a right humeral fracture was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher evaluation as there was no indication of significant functional loss or impairment.

The Veteran's right shoulder disorder was not incurred or aggravated by service, and the Board finds that it is not related to his service-connected degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine.

The Veteran's left leg varicose veins disability has been rated as 10 percent disabling since August 8, 2009. The VA examiner found no significant abnormalities and noted the presence of pain with prolonged walking.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's retrolisthesis of L5 on S1, diagnosed during his separation from service, is related to his military service and grants the claim for service connection.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected psychosis associated with organic brain syndrome due to hallucinogenic drugs is being remanded for further development, including a VA examination and consideration of new medical records.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining National Guard service treatment records and any pertinent outstanding treatment records. The claims of entitlement to service connection will be re-adjudicated after all development is completed.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development of medical records, including VA and private hospitalization records from October 1967 to present.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain updated treatment records and for an examination to determine the nature, extent, and etiology of any right hip disorders. The issue will be adjudicated again after these actions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma was denied because the skin cancer is not associated with herbicide exposure. The Board finds that a VA examination should be conducted to determine if there is any link between the current disability and active military service, including in-service sun exposure.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine if the Veteran's service-connected ulcer condition contributed to his death, and a VA physician will be asked to provide an opinion on this issue.