Other conditions Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for higher ratings for his service-connected right and left dry eye syndrome, Dupuytren disease of the right hand with deformed fourth digit, left hand ganglion cyst, and arthritis of the right great toe. The evidence did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under any applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's multiple myeloma is related to exposure to ionizing radiation during service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board denied the reopening of the claim for VA death pension benefits as no new and material evidence was received, and the March 2003 decision remains final.

The Board has granted service connection for infertility, which is secondary to the Veteran's service-connected pelvic inflammatory disease. The issues of entitlement to service connection for skin disorder and adjustment disorder have been remanded due to additional evidence being requested.

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

The Board has remanded the case for further action due to a scheduling issue with the Veteran's hearing. The issues are related to reopening claims for service connection for arthritis of both hands, which may be reopened based on new evidence.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's service was in the U.S. Army and Philippine Scouts, qualifying him for full VA benefits since discharge. He does not qualify for the one-time payment from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund as he already receives all benefits.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining a VA examination to assess the current nature and severity of his service-connected lower back disability and its impact on his ability to work. The case may also be referred to the Under Secretary for Benefits or the Director of Compensation and Pension Service for consideration of an extraschedular rating.

The Board found that the Veteran's congenital platelet dysfunction existed prior to service and was not aggravated by service, thus denying his claim for service connection.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for a left eye disorder, which includes keratoconjunctivitis, macular degeneration, cataracts and Sjogren's syndrome. The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate opinion in the VA examination report.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that there was no evidence showing a causal relationship between any service-connected disability and the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's larynx cancer, which caused his death, is found to have been aggravated by service-connected conditions. The Board finds that the Veteran was exposed to herbicide agents in Thailand during his military service and grants service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's appeal of the initial rating for Raynaud's syndrome is being remanded due to unclear information in an August 2008 VA examination report. The case will be remanded for a new VA examination and consideration of outstanding VA treatment records.

The Board found that the Veteran's skin disability, including basal cell carcinoma and actinic keratosis, was not incurred in or aggravated by service. The preponderance of evidence is against his claim.

The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for the amputation of his right fifth finger is being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding postoperative care provided by VA.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current optic neuritis and vascular occlusive disease, which have caused his right eye blindness, were not manifest in service or to a degree of 10 percent within one year of separation and are unrelated to any incident of service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left knee disorder, including degenerative joint disease and residuals of a meniscal tear, had its onset during active military service. Therefore, service connection is granted.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for restoration of her ratings for patellofemoral syndrome of both knees from 10% to 20%. The effective date is not specified as it was a reduction in rating.

The Veteran claims service connection for HIV, but the Board has determined that further development is needed due to conflicting medical opinions and a need for additional examination.