Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for a higher one-time payment from the FVEC Fund is denied as he does not meet the eligibility criteria due to his status as a U.S. citizen.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's athlete's foot and keratosis pilaris began in service, and thus granted service connection for these conditions. Service connection was denied for arthralgia as there is no evidence of a current disability separate from his already service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD and depressive disorder had their onset in service, granting service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's schizoaffective disorder was permanently aggravated by the Veteran's active service, and therefore service connection is granted.

The Veteran's right cubital tunnel syndrome was not incurred in service, and the Board finds that it is not related to any current service-connected disability. The Veteran's dystonia or Meige's syndrome was also not incurred in service, and the Board finds that it is not related to any current service-connected disability.,The Veteran meets the criteria for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for a dental disorder other than for teeth #1, 7, 9, 10, 18, 31, and 32 for VA compensation purposes due to lack of evidence showing any related disability other than missing teeth resulting from periodontal disease.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for amblyopia of the left eye and cataracts, both eyes is being remanded due to a need for additional development including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Veteran's service-connected lime poisoning and burns have been rated at 10 percent since January 29, 2003. The VA has determined that the condition does not warrant a higher rating as it does not cause limited motion or scarring.

The Veteran's foot drop of the left extremity is found to be related to his service injury in Vietnam, and he is granted service connection for this condition.

The Board finds that the Veteran's bronchiectasis was not subject to severance, and service connection for bronchiectasis is restored.

The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for erosive gouty arthritis, left first metatarsal joint, status post surgical repair is denied as there is no evidence of additional disability resulting from the surgery.

The Board finds that the appellant is the surviving spouse of the Veteran, because it indicates that the appellant and the Veteran mutually separated and lived apart without intent to desert.

The Board has denied the appellant's application to reopen her claim for recognition as the Veteran's surviving spouse, finding that new and material evidence was not received.

The Veteran's spouse applied for an extension of the delimiting date beyond January 20, 2009 for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits under Chapter 35. The claim was denied as she did not meet the criteria for an extension due to her own circumstances and there were no exceptions provided in the law.

The Veteran's adenocarcinoma of the esophagus was not shown to be related to his active service, including exposure to herbicides. The Board found no evidence supporting a connection between the Veteran's current condition and his military service.

The Veteran's cause of death, critical coronary atherosclerosis, was not caused by or substantially contributed to by his military service. The VA cardiologist review found no evidence linking the condition to service.

The Veteran's initial claim for higher ratings for his bilateral knee disabilities was granted, with an increased rating of 20 percent for patellar chondromalacia of the left knee effective from March 18, 2009. The right knee remains rated at 10 percent.

The Veteran's patellofemoral syndrome of the right knee is currently rated at 10 percent, and no higher. The evidence does not support a finding that her disability warrants an increased rating.

The Veteran does not have a current stomach ulcer or gastritis.,The Veteran's GERD and hiatal hernia did not have onset during active service and are not otherwise etiologically related to his active service.

The Board finds that the Veteran's TMJ is a result of trauma incurred during wisdom teeth extraction in service, and grants service connection for this condition.