Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for a left hip condition, finding that the current disability is related to an in-service injury. The Veteran's other issues regarding knee, ankle/foot conditions and hypertension are not addressed.

The Veteran's dysthymic disorder has been rated at 50 percent, but the appeal continues as she seeks a higher rating.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased evaluation of his postgastrectomy syndrome with hiatal hernia was withdrawn prior to the Board's decision.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for basal cell carcinoma of the nose, cheeks, forearm, left ear, left canthus, forehead, and left lower eyelid is dismissed as his claim has already been granted in a May 2012 rating decision.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for cancer of the lymph nodes is denied as there is no competent evidence of a current disability or link to active service.

The Veteran's paresthesias of the upper extremities are related to his active service and he is granted service connection for this condition. The claim for an evaluation in excess of 40 percent for PCT with hemachromatosis and history of anemia was withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the case for corrective VCAA notice and to determine whether the appellant's claim to reopen may be granted.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his left eye disorder.

The Veteran's death was caused by metastatic colon cancer, which may have been related to asbestos exposure. The Board has decided the case requires further development regarding the appellant's allegations of ionizing radiation exposure during service.

The Veteran's varicose veins disability has been manifested by persistent edema of the right lower extremity without persistent ulceration. The criteria for a higher rating are not met.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current right varicose vein disability related to his military service and therefore denied service connection for this condition.,For the residuals of status-post left saphenous vein stripping, the evidence did not show any symptoms or findings consistent with a compensable evaluation under the applicable rating criteria.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the issue of whether his service in the Merchant Marines qualifies for disability benefits purposes. As a result, the Board has dismissed this claim.

The Veteran's claim for increased special monthly compensation based on the need for special aid and attendance at a higher level of care was denied in November 2007. However, he did not receive notification of this decision. The RO reopened his claim due to new evidence received after October 9, 2009, and granted it effective from October 18, 2007.

The Veteran's vision disorder, claimed as left lateral gaze palsy, is not deemed to be caused by the VA medical care he received in May 2004.

The Veteran's service-connected ankylosing spondylitis of the left knee, right elbow, and right shoulder have not met the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent or 20 percent, respectively.

The Board has found that the Veteran does not have a current disability characterized by memory loss, and thus service connection for such is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's sleep disorder is related to his service, granting him service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's cause of death was attributed to acute cardiopulmonary arrest, with esophageal cancer listed as a significant contributing factor. The Board found that the Veteran's esophageal cancer is not service-connected due to lack of evidence linking it to his military service or herbicide exposure.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's neck injury and right arm numbness are not related to his military service.

The Veteran's skin disorder, initially diagnosed as actinic keratosis and now generalized urticaria, has been rated at 30 percent since April 27, 2005. The claim for service connection of scars is pending.