Other conditions Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for a thoracic spine disorder, as the evidence did not show current disability related to service. The Veteran's statements were considered but no reliable post-service confirmation of any such disability was provided.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a dental disability, including loss of numerous teeth during active duty and subsequent treatment with full dentures, has been denied as the evidence does not support an allowance of service-connected compensation benefits. The criteria for nonservice-connected compensation benefits have also not been met.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including an examination and opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's gastrointestinal disorder. The claim will be readjudicated following completion of these actions.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for additional development, including scheduling a VA ophthalmology examination and obtaining pertinent medical records. The issues of service connection for prostate cancer due to ionizing radiation and whether new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim of service connection for arthritis of multiple joints will be addressed in a separate decision.

The Board has ordered a remand due to the need for additional development, including obtaining an addendum medical opinion from the examiner who conducted the January 2010 VA examination. The Veteran's claim will be reviewed again after this development is completed.

The appeal is being returned to the RO due to unclear satisfaction of the appellant's claim and for further review. The specific details regarding additional moneys he believes he may be entitled to need to be provided by the attorney.

The Veteran's cause of death, respiratory failure and COPD, was not caused or contributed substantially to his death by any service-connected condition.

The Veteran's disability of adenocarcinoma of the prostate, with associated voiding dysfunction, is currently rated at 40 percent and remains unchanged.

The Veteran's annual income from February 1, 2007 exceeds the maximum annual income for nonservice-connected disability pension benefits for a Veteran with no dependents.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for popping of the ears has been reopened and granted. The Veteran is now entitled to a 30 percent rating for PTSD prior to October 19, 2006.,PTSD was increased from 30 percent to 50 percent effective October 19, 2006.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for spinal stenosis, arthritis of the neck, and bilateral leg disabilities. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to military service.

The Veteran's service-connected left testicular atrophy and hiatal hernia with esophagitis have been granted. He is also entitled to SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ. The rating for the hiatal hernia remains 10 percent.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance or due to being housebound is denied as he has no service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's recurrent growths and cysts were found to be incurred in service, resulting in a grant of service connection. The initial rating for PTSD was also granted at 50 percent.

The Board found new and material evidence to reopen the Veteran's claim for service connection of a bladder disorder, but determined that there was no reasonable possibility that the current condition is related to service.

The Veteran's deviated septum with respiratory difficulties did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating as his nasal obstruction was less than 50% in both sides and he did not have incapacitating episodes of sinusitis.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left inguinal hernia does not meet or approximate the criteria for a compensable evaluation under the applicable rating schedule.

The Veteran's death was caused by cancer of the larynx and liver, which is service-connected due to herbicide exposure. The Board finds it at least as likely as not that the cause of death was related to his service-connected laryngectomy.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the claim of service connection for cause of death, resulting in a denial.