Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's left great toe hallux valgus with arthritis is currently manifested by occasional pain, but does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating as it does not involve resection of the metatarsal head or equivalent to an amputation.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a gunshot wound to the right great toe and for fracture of the right hand have been denied. The Veteran did not provide specific information regarding in-service treatment, which prevented VA from obtaining relevant records.

The Board has determined that service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death is not warranted as his cardiorespiratory insufficiency and liver cancer were not related to his active military service.

The Veteran seeks service connection for a skin disability, which includes lichen simplex chronicus. The Board has determined that additional development is needed to address the nature and etiology of his current skin disabilities, including whether any pre-existing conditions were aggravated by service.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected hairy cell leukemia, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected cardiovascular residuals and to determine if he meets criteria for higher ratings. The case will also be reviewed to see if TDIU may be granted.

The Veteran's service-connected costochondritis is rated at a 10 percent disability rating, effective from the date of claim. The left eye disability was not found to be related to service.

The Board has denied the Appellant's claim for one-time payment from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund due to a lack of service as required by law.

The Board found no current diagnosis of a left eye disorder and concluded that the Veteran did not have a disability of the left eye incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Veteran's initial disability evaluation for retinal vein occlusion of the left eye was increased to 20 percent in February 2012. The Board found that a higher evaluation is not warranted based on current evidence.

The Board has denied the Appellant's claim for one-time payment from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund due to a certification by the service department that he did not have the requisite service.

The Veteran's annual income exceeds the statutory limits for receipt of VA nonservice-connected improved pension benefits. The case is being remanded to consider whether he qualifies for special monthly pension (SMP) based on need for aid and attendance or housebound status, which could increase his maximum annual rate of pension.

The Veteran's hair loss disorder is rated under Diagnostic Code 7831, which requires a loss of hair limited to the scalp and face. The medical evidence does not show any loss of hair beyond the scalp and face, thus preventing a higher rating.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to determine if his gastrointestinal disorder is related to service or his service-connected bilateral patellofemoral pain syndrome.

The Board has remanded the case due to an error in not considering new evidence submitted by the Appellant, and the case is now to be reconsidered by the RO.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various undiagnosed illness-related conditions have been reopened, and new evidence supports reopening the claim. Service connection is granted for a bilateral eye disability secondary to a service-connected skin disorder.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's currently diagnosed residuals of a total abdominal hysterectomy are not related to service, and therefore denied her claim.

The Board has granted service connection for the residuals of a right big toe fracture, finding that these residuals are likely due to an injury sustained during active service. The claim for service connection for a claimed right scapula condition is remanded for further action.

The Board finds that the Veteran's current diagnosed stomach disorders, including stomach reflux, were not incurred or aggravated during active service, and thus denied service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development and consideration, including potential extraschedular evaluation.