Other conditions Board decisions

The Board found that the Veteran's left eye disorder is not related to his service, specifically noting conflicting medical opinions and lack of evidence showing symptoms in the immediate years after discharge.

The Board found that the Veteran's left foot disorder was not incurred in or aggravated by active service and is not etiologically related to his service-connected left knee disability.

The Veteran's claim for educational assistance benefits under Chapter 30 of Title 38 of the United States Code (Montgomery GI Bill) was denied as she did not meet the basic eligibility requirements due to her failure to serve three years or 30 months of continuous active duty and a break in service with the Selected Reserve.

The Board has determined that additional development of the record is necessary in order to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected right wrist disability. This includes obtaining updated medical records and a VA joints examination, as well as any relevant Workers' Compensation records.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cause of death, myocardial infarction, is related to his active service due to exposure to herbicides in Vietnam and falls under a presumptive condition.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and granted it, finding that the Veteran's symptoms first manifested during active duty training.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a new examination to determine the current severity of his right little toe disorder symptoms, including any right foot disorder symptoms.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection for Guillain-Barre syndrome and residuals thereof was denied. The RO granted the claim with an effective date of August 1, 2007, based on a May 2002 liberalizing issue.

The Veteran's claim for nonservice-connected pension benefits was denied because he did not meet the threshold eligibility requirements due to a lack of qualifying service during a period of war.

The Veteran's claim for retroactive additional compensation for his two dependent children, BMM and MBM, was denied as the evidence did not show that he provided certified copies of their birth records within a year of notification. The Board found no basis to grant retroactive benefits.

The Board has determined that the appellant's deceased husband did not have qualifying service in the U.S. Armed Forces, and therefore is not eligible for VA benefits based on his service.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that there was no evidence linking his leukemia to herbicide exposure or any other incident of service.

The Board found that the Veteran's cause of death, myelodysplastic syndrome, was not related to his service-connected PTSD or any other aspect of his military service.

The Veteran's right ear disability, including otalgia and hyperacusis, was not found to be service-connected or due to VA treatment. The Board determined that the evidence did not support a finding of causation.

The Board found that the Veteran's basaloid squamous cell carcinoma of the left sinonasal cavity was not related to service or due to exposure to Agent Orange, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board found that the Veteran's right eye disability, including congenital amblyopia and central serous retinopathy, was related to service. The preexisting condition of congenital amblyopia is considered secondary to service due to aggravation.

The Board found no direct service connection for the Veteran's pulmonary disability, as it was not incurred during his military service. The claim is denied.

The Veteran does not have a stomach disability, a bowel disability, or a disability manifested by lumps on the abdomen that is etiologically related to service.

The Veteran's service-connected fracture of the right 4th metacarpal has been manifested by pain but not ankylosis. The current noncompensable rating under Diagnostic Code 5227 is appropriate as there is no limitation of motion or functional impairment that would warrant a higher evaluation.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected thoracic spine disability is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and a VA examination.