Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's residuals of a fracture to the left fibula are manifested by a well-healed and asymptomatic condition, which does not result in any knee or ankle disability. The Board finds that a compensable evaluation is not warranted.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 40 percent for the Veteran's residuals of a penetrating shell fragment wound to the right posterior chest and upper abdomen.

The Board denied the claims for service connection for cause of death and DIC benefits, finding that the Veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral shin splints are currently rated at 10 percent, effective from March 2, 2007. The Board finds no evidence of any significant change in the disability picture during the appeal period and grants a 10 percent rating for the entire appeal period.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for cervicitis and fibrocystic breast disease are being remanded due to the need for additional development of her medical records.

The Veteran's appeals for an earlier effective date for the addition of a beneficiary and withholding of VA disability compensation have been dismissed as he withdrew his appeals prior to any decision being made by the Board.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining updated medical records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the current severity of his right clavicle fracture.

The Veteran's service-connected ventral hernia has been rated at 20 percent since September 2, 2007. The Board finds that the evidence does not support a higher rating.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain clarification on the Veteran's representative and to schedule him for a VA examination to determine if his service-connected lumbosacral strain caused or made worse his avascular necrosis of the left hip.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to determine whether the appellant's other than honorable discharge constitutes a bar to VA benefits.

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

The Veteran's death was not related to service or a service-connected disability, and thus he is not entitled to burial benefits at the rate for a service member who dies as a result of a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's appeal is denied as there is no current respiratory disability and the evidence does not support a finding of service connection for any other claimed conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date for adding his spouse, S.L.D., as a dependent. The claim was received more than a year after their marriage and no special provisions apply due to the one-year time period not being met.

The Board has ordered additional development to determine if the appellant now suffers from a bowel disability and whether it is related to his service-connected prostate cancer residuals. The case will be returned for further adjudication.

The Veteran's right eye disability, including loss of vision, is not deemed to be caused by VA carelessness or negligence. The decision concludes that the additional disability was due to a known complication of his treatment.

The Veteran is seeking compensation for loss of visual acuity resulting from a June 2009 VA surgical procedure. The Board has ordered additional development to determine the etiology and proximate cause of his decreased vision.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the Veteran's eligibility for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 due to VA treatment, and whether any resulting disability was reasonably foreseeable.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for a one-time payment from the FVEC Fund due to lack of qualifying service, as determined by the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC).

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin disability, including chronic rash, hives and urticaria, is being remanded due to the need for additional development of his medical records.