Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to outstanding evidence and incomplete examination reports. The Veteran's ocular disabilities are being reviewed, including his service exposure claims.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 30 percent for residuals of thrombophlebitis of the left leg has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board denied service connection for a respiratory disorder and bilateral otitis, finding no evidence of an in-service disease or injury that could be linked to the current conditions.

The Veteran's service connection claim for compensation purposes for a dental disorder due to dental trauma is granted.

The Veteran's bilateral Achilles tendonitis was manifested by pain on manipulation and use of the feet from August 31, 2005 to January 18, 2010. Since then, it has been characterized by pronation, pain on manipulation and use accentuated, and intermittent swelling on use.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left foot skin disorder is related to his military service and grants the claim of service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's patellofemoral syndrome of the right knee was rated at 10 percent prior to October 1, 2007. The Board found that this rating is not in excess of what is warranted based on his symptoms.

The Veteran's service-connected toe disability was granted a noncompensable evaluation prior to October 4, 2006. On and after April 1, 2007, the Veteran received a 10 percent evaluation for metatarsalgia.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's foot disabilities. The claims for service connection will be reconsidered based on new evidence.

The Board found that polycythemia is not related to in-service radiation exposure or service, and denied the Veteran's claim for service connection.

The Veteran's benign prostatic hypertrophy is currently rated at 20 percent from May 24, 2000. The Board has determined that the criteria for a higher rating are not met prior to this date.

The Veteran's residuals of a right zygomatic fracture with TMJ impairment do not meet the criteria for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent.

The Veteran's gastrointestinal disability, including status post cholecystectomy and hyperemic gastritis, has been evaluated at a 10 percent rating since December 1, 2005. The disability is characterized by subjective complaints of gas, cramping, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting; however, there is no evidence that the disability causes significant anemia or malnutrition.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a prostate condition, finding that there was no evidence of any in-service disease or injury related to this condition and concluding that it is not related to his military service.

The case is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining evidence of the appellant's marriage to the Veteran and VA treatment records. A medical opinion will also be sought regarding whether the Veteran's death was related to his active service or any service-connected disorders.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for lupus erythematosus, including lupus nephritis is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and a medical examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for schizoaffective disorder was granted, and she is currently receiving a 50% disability rating. The effective date of this award is September 30, 1996, as that is the earliest date VA received her claim.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for peptic ulcer disease is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination to determine if he has any current gastrointestinal disability, including residual of duodenal ulcer disease surgically treated in 1972. The examiner will also provide an opinion on whether this condition is related to his service.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for chondromalacia of the left patella with x-ray evidence of mild degenerative joint disease and mild loss of range of motion was denied.,The Veteran's earlier effective date claim for the grant of a 10 percent rating for chondromalacia of the left patella with x-ray evidence of mild degenerative joint disease and mild loss of range of motion prior to April 14, 2004 was dismissed as his request was premature.

The Veteran's lung disorder has remained stable, with no significant changes in symptoms or disability level. The PTSD claim resulted in a partial increase to 30 percent for the period after July 15, 2010, but remains denied overall.