Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected residuals of a fractured mandible are currently rated at 30 percent, but the evidence does not support an increase in this evaluation.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for right and left arm disabilities are denied as there is no current evidence of such conditions.

The Veteran's dysthymia has been rated at 50 percent since May 31, 2007, reflecting moderate occupational and social impairment.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right foot ulceration and osteomyelitis were not incurred in or aggravated by his military service.

The Veteran's cause of death was not service-connected, and the Appellant did not meet the requirements for DIC under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including scheduling a VA examination and obtaining medical records from the Veteran's treatment providers. The claim will be reconsidered after these actions.

The Board found that an effective date prior to January 23, 2006, for the award of service connection for left ventricular hypertrophy (later recharacterized as hypertensive cardiovascular disease) is denied. The Veteran's right shoulder disability claim remains pending and requires additional development.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for his service-connected status post amputation of left second toe with sclerosis and arthrosis of first tarsometatarsal joint, great toe metatarsal phalangeal joint, and talonavicular joint was denied. The RO continued the 10 percent evaluation based on arthritis in the right great toe.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran and a need for updated financial status reports. The appellant's October 2008 substantive appeal content will also be provided to the Veteran.

The Board found that the Appellant's character of discharge from his first period of active duty (August 1971 to March 1973) was under other than honorable conditions due to AWOL, which bars him from receiving VA benefits.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected allergic rhinitis causes or aggravates his current otitis externa.

The Board is remanding the case for further development and consideration of the propriety and amount of an overpayment of VA disability compensation benefits, including whether the Veteran was a fugitive felon resulting in termination of compensation benefits.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed in order to make a decision on the Veteran's claims for service connection and special monthly pension. This includes obtaining records from SSA, scheduling a VA skin diseases examination, and scheduling a VA general medical examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected duodenal ulcer does not meet or approximate the criteria for a rating in excess of 20 percent.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to determine if the Veteran's current skin disorders are related to his service, and the claim will be remanded for this purpose.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly pension by reason of the need for regular aid and attendance of another person or by reason of being permanently housebound was granted.

The Veteran's request for reimbursement of a run-flat tire system as adaptive equipment for his vehicle is being remanded due to insufficient evidence. The case will be referred to the VHA Headquarters Automobile Adaptive Equipment Committee for review.

The Veteran's claim for education benefits was initially denied due to her not meeting the basic eligibility requirements. The Board has now remanded the case for further development and notification regarding the laws and regulations governing Chapter 30 education benefits, including those related to discharge status and delimiting dates.

The Board has remanded the case for a Travel Board hearing due to the appellant's request. The claim is not about service connection and thus does not involve any conditions, exposure basis, or rating assigned.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability is rated at 40 percent for limitation of flexion to 20 degrees with pain and spasm, warranting the highest rating based on limitation of motion.