Other conditions Board decisions

The appellant has withdrawn her appeal regarding the issue of recognition as the Veteran's surviving spouse for purposes of establishing DIC and death pension benefits. As a result, the issue is dismissed without prejudice.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's chronic otitis of the left ear did not manifest in service and is not etiologically related to his military service. As a result, the claim for service connection for this condition is denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional evidence and further adjudication.

The Board denied the Veteran's request to have his effective date for the grant of service connection for a cognitive disorder changed from April 17, 2000 to before that date. The decision stated that there was no error in the original decision regarding the etiology of the disability and compensation.

The Veteran's left elbow disability, characterized by limited flexion and extension, does not warrant a rating in excess of 20 percent.

The Board has determined that the appellant meets the requirements to be recognized as the Veteran's surviving spouse for purposes of establishing eligibility for VA DIC and death pension benefits, given her continuous cohabitation with the Veteran until his death.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration of service connection claims, including a VA examination to determine if current pulmonary disabilities are related to in-service infections or aggravated by a service-connected condition.

The Board found that the Veteran's deviated nasal septum is a developmental defect that preexisted service and was not aggravated therein beyond its natural progression, including by a superimposed disease or injury. Therefore, the claim for service connection for a deviated nasal septum is denied.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for hypertension, paresthesias of the bilateral arms, and paresthesias of the face have been granted in July 2011. The appeal is dismissed as these claims are moot due to the establishment of service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for amoebic dysentery and a current skin disorder manifested by actinic keratosis, finding that the Veteran was treated for these conditions during active service and they are related to his military service. The effective date is not specified as it falls within the presumptive period.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal concerning the issue of entitlement to reimbursement for unauthorized medical services incurred in connection with emergency treatment.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary for the Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for a left ovarian cyst and a sinus disorder. The case is REMANDED for further action.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including a VA examination to determine the nature and likely etiology of his left hip disorder.

The Board has remanded the case due to discrepancies in the appellant's reported service dates and a pending appeal for PTSD. The RO is instructed to verify the appellant's period(s) of active duty, including any reserve service, and investigate the possibility of a duplicate file.

The Board found that the Veteran's closed head injury and loss of use of the left arm were not caused by or aggravated by his service-connected psoriatic arthritis, thus denying these claims.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a skin rash disorder and fatigue were denied as there is no current evidence of these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for non-service-connected pension benefits was denied due to his income exceeding the maximum applicable rate.

The Veteran's service-connected PID has been rated at 30 percent since February 14, 1997. The disability picture more nearly approximates the criteria for a 30 percent rating.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for entitlement to additional VA death pension benefits as there is no longer a case or controversy remaining due to the appellant's agreement with the amount she received.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not have basic eligibility for legal entitlement to nonservice-connected disability pension benefits due to a lack of recognized service in the U.S. Armed Forces.