Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's residuals of an injury to the right thigh are characterized by complaints of pain, deep aching throbbing, burning with exertion, and decreased range of motion. The overall impairment more nearly approximates a moderately severe muscle injury, warranting a 30 percent disability rating.

The Board found that the Veteran's right eye disability does not warrant an extraschedular rating as his symptoms are compensated by the current 10% rating and do not significantly interfere with employment or result in frequent hospitalizations.

The Board has granted service connection for a disorder manifested by blisters on the lips and mouth, including as due to an undiagnosed illness. The Veteran's claims for memory loss, generalized weakness and fatigue in muscles and joints, hip disorder, leg cramps, chest pain and heart palpitations, and neck disorder have also been granted.

The Board found that the Veteran's preexisting chorioretinitis did not worsen during his active service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for clarification of the March 2012 VA examiner's opinion and a new examination to determine the nature and etiology of any left leg disability. The Veteran's claim for service connection remains pending.

The Board found that the Veteran's respiratory condition, including pneumonia, was not incurred in or aggravated by service. The preponderance of evidence is against a finding that his current respiratory condition is related to his military service.

The Board found that there is no evidence to support the Veteran's claim of residuals of lacerations of the face being incurred during his period of active service, and thus denied the claim.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed.

The Veteran's service-connected residuals of adenocarcinoma, status post radical perineal prostatectomy, with urinary incontinence, was rated at 20% from June 8, 2007 to February 2, 2009 and increased to 60% effective June 8, 2010. His rectal incontinence has been rated at 60%. The Veteran's claims for higher ratings were denied.

The Board found that the Veteran's right hand disability had improved such that he could move his fourth and fifth digits, warranting a reduction from 50% to 30% disabling.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hallux valgus and transfer metatarsalgia of the left foot, as secondary to his total left knee replacement, is being remanded due to inadequate examination.

The Veteran seeks compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for bone deterioration and hip replacement due to prednisone use for COPD, but the case is remanded as there are outstanding VA treatment records and SSA disability determination records that need to be obtained.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for onychomycosis of the left hand and nails, and bilateral feet and toes have been dismissed as he has withdrawn his appeal regarding these issues.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a Travel Board hearing. The issue of entitlement to service connection for residuals of a post-operative tumor of the thoracic spine, including due to herbicide exposure, remains pending.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete evidence regarding the Veteran's exposure to herbicides during service, and requests that additional information be provided. The claim will be reconsidered after all available evidence is obtained.

The Veteran's claims for accrued benefits, DIC for the cause of his death, and death pension were denied as the appellant did not meet eligibility requirements.

The Board found no evidence of ulcerative colitis during service and denied the claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to unresolved issues regarding the Veteran's service and further research is needed. The appellant seeks nonservice-connected death pension benefits for her deceased spouse.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA psychiatric examination.