Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected disability, and there is no evidence of exposure to herbicides. The cause of death was listed as squamous cell carcinoma of the urinary bladder, which may be presumed to have been caused by Agent Orange exposure.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence linking any current calcaneal spur or ankle disability to the Veteran's short period of active duty for training (ADT) in 1978, and thus service connection cannot be established.

The Veteran's bilateral mastectomy residuals, right and left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome were all found to be incurred during active service.

The Board previously denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for residuals of a cholecystectomy, but the Court found that the VA medical report was inadequate and remanded the case to the Board for further development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left testicle disorder is related to his active military service and grants his claim for service connection.

The Board found that the Veteran's bowel perforation and subsequent surgeries were not caused by VA surgical treatment in February 2006, concluding it was due to his underlying ulcerative colitis.

The Veteran's TDIU claim was granted, and his increased rating claims for sternum fracture residuals and right infraorbital branch of the V cranial nerve with status-post right trimalar fracture were denied. The RO is directed to schedule the Veteran for VA examinations to assess the current severity of these service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that further development is required to determine if the Veteran attended classes as required, and thus whether he was entitled to educational assistance benefits. The case will be remanded for this purpose.

The Veteran's service-connected chondromalacia patella of both knees is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted based on current evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected residuals of a cold injury, to include Raynaud's phenomenon, are manifested by characteristic attacks occurring at least daily. However, two or more digital ulcers have not been shown.

The Veteran's claim for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for service-connected hyperpigmented lesions of the face and right axillary region is being remanded due to the need for additional private treatment records.

The Veteran's right and left heel spur syndromes are rated at 20 percent each, the maximum schedular rating under Diagnostic Code 5284 for moderate residuals of other foot injuries.

The Veteran's lymphocytic lymphoma was rated at 30 percent effective March 26, 2012. The claim for higher ratings is denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his claims, including obtaining medical records and a VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected left foot and lower extremity disabilities.

The Board granted a 100% disability rating for the appellant's respiratory disorder, effective from January 14, 2003 to the present. The current rating criteria under Diagnostic Code 6602 indicate that this level of disability meets the requirements for a 100% evaluation.

The Board found no evidence of a chronic cardiac disorder or atrial fibrillation during service, and concluded that any current conditions are not related to service.

The Veteran's income exceeded the maximum annual pension rate for non-service-connected pension benefits, thus denying eligibility.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining medical opinions to determine if any neurological impairments are associated with the service-connected syringomyelia and whether the intramedullary ependymoma is causally related to the service-connected condition.

The case is being remanded to the RO for scheduling a hearing before the Board at the Regional Office.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not have qualifying service as a member of the Philippine Commonwealth Army, including recognized guerrillas, in the service of the United States Armed Forces. Therefore, he is not eligible for a one-time payment from the FVEC Fund.