Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's gastrointestinal disorder, characterized as gastritis and malabsorption syndrome, is attributable to active duty service.

The Veteran's cause of death was not service-connected due to lack of in-service exposure and no service-connected disabilities. The Board found that the acute myocardial infarction did not have a direct link to his military service.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for nonservice-connected death pension benefits for the period from May [redacted], 2004 to June 2006 due to her income exceeding the maximum annual pension rate.

The Board found that the Veteran's residuals of left inguinal hernia repair do not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation, as there was no evidence of a postoperative recurrent hernia requiring support with a truss or belt.

The Veteran's single service-connected disability, residuals of an esophageal perforation, rated at 30 percent, does not meet the schedular criteria for a TDIU rating. The Board finds that his other nonservice-connected disabilities and age do not preclude him from securing or maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining medical records from Annie Penn Memorial Hospital in Reidsville, North Carolina. The claim will be reconsidered based on the additional evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected disability, and thus denied the claim for service connection for cause of death.

The Board denied a claim for an evaluation in excess of 20 percent for service-connected residuals of a crush injury and contusions of the left lower leg and foot. The case is now remanded for further development.

The Veteran's right shoulder disability was increased to a 60 percent rating from March 1, 2009.

The Board found that plasmacytomas of the left sinus cavity and left submandible were not present within a year of the Veteran's discharge from service, and are not etiologically related to service. Therefore, service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Veteran's gout was initially manifested during his active duty service, and the evidence supports a finding that it is related to this period of service. As such, the claim for service connection for gout has been granted.

The Veteran's claims for a compensable rating for his left eye disability, service connection for bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus were denied. The Board found that the Veteran's left eye disability did not warrant a compensable rating.

The Veteran's metastatic breast cancer and bone cancer were granted service connection during her second period of active service. The RO also restored service connection for the bone cancer, effective from June 1, 2009.

The Veteran's claim is being remanded for further development, including obtaining SSA records and scheduling a VA skin examination. The effective date of service connection for PTSD will also be addressed.

The Board has granted a 30 percent disability rating for the appellant's conversion disorder, effective February 22, 2010. Prior to this date, the disability was rated as noncompensable.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the award of additional compensation on account of a dependent spouse was granted, with the effective date set at April 1, 2006.

The Board denied the appellant's request for an extension of his DEA benefits beyond December 10, 2008 due to lack of eligibility under applicable regulations.

The Board found no evidence of a low back disability during service or for many years thereafter, and concluded that the current condition is not related to service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and an orthopedic/neurological examination to assess the nature and severity of his service-connected neck pain syndrome post injury.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for legal entitlement to VA death benefits as her father did not have qualifying service in the Philippine Commonwealth Army, and therefore does not meet the criteria for basic eligibility.