Other conditions Board decisions

The appellant requested a withdrawal of her claim for a higher apportionment of the Veteran's disability compensation benefits on behalf of his dependent child, and the Board dismissed the appeal due to this request.

The Board found that the December 1999 rating decision granting service connection for a skin rash due to an undiagnosed illness was not clearly and unmistakably erroneous, thus denying the request to sever this service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical evidence and a need for an examination regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's left hand disability.

The Board has remanded the case to obtain a medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's deep vein thrombosis of the right lower extremity was aggravated by his service-connected injury. The claim will be reconsidered based on this new information.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for his service-connected hallux valgus were denied. The issue of a separate evaluation for the post-operative surgical scar, residual of right bunionectomy, was granted.

The VA determined that the Veteran's Tourette's Syndrome did not clearly and unmistakably pre-exist service, nor was it permanently aggravated by military service.

The Veteran's dyspepsia has been rated at a 10 percent since October 4, 2010. The condition is characterized by substernal and shoulder pain with occasional burning sensations.

The Veteran's recurrent staph infection did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under VA disability evaluation criteria.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's shrapnel wound to the lumbar spine is service-connected, and his skin condition is likely related to herbicide exposure during service.

The Veteran's right ankle disability is rated at 30 percent, the maximum under Diagnostic Code 5262 for malunion of the tibia and fibula with a marked ankle disability. The claim for service connection for left ankle, knee disabilities was denied as it did not involve service connection issues.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for arthritis of the bilateral sacroiliac joint, fusion, with degenerative changes of L5-S1 is being remanded due to the need for additional examination and development.

The Veteran's eye disorders have been rated based on the severity of visual acuity loss. Prior to October 6, 2008, his left eye had a visual acuity of 20/40; from October 6, 2008 to May 4, 2010, it was 20/100; and since then, it is 20/200. The Veteran does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes.,The Veteran's degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine has been rated based on the degree of flexion loss. He currently has no limitation in range of motion and no other symptoms that would warrant a higher rating.

The Veteran's digestive system symptoms during a period of active duty for training (ACDUTRA) from August 4, 1990 to August 18, 1990 are being evaluated. The Board finds that further examination is needed to determine the current status and etiology of any remaining digestive system conditions.

The Board has determined that the termination of nonservice-connected pension benefits as of November 1, 2007 was proper due to excessive income from Social Security Administration benefits.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for dental trauma is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining missing service records and authorization for VA to obtain private treatment records. A VA dental examination will be scheduled to determine if any current dental disorders are related to his military service.

The Board has restored the Veteran's 30% rating for left ovarian hemorrhagic cyst, finding that there was not sufficient evidence to support a reduction. The case is now remanded for further development regarding an increased rating.

The Veteran does not have a current diagnosed right arm disability and the Board finds that service connection for this condition is denied.

The Veteran's claims are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination and consideration of new evidence.

The Board has determined that an effective date of March 3, 1995 is warranted for the grant of service connection for a fungus infection of the feet.

The appeal is remanded due to unclear Veteran's disability ratings and the need to associate the Veteran's claims file with the appellant's claim. The appellant's DEA benefits claim will be readjudicated after resolving the Veteran's pending appeals.