Other conditions Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for arthritis of the neck, lower back and hands, as well as bronchial asthma. The evidence did not show that these conditions were incurred or aggravated by military service.

The Veteran's meralgia paresthetica of the left thigh is considered a qualifying additional disability due to VA medical treatment in April 1998, and the Board grants compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's ulcerative colitis was not incurred in or aggravated by service and is unrelated to her pregnancy. Service connection for anemia is denied.

The Veteran's appeal for educational assistance benefits under Chapter 30, Title 38, United States Code, beyond January 20, 2005 is denied as he had a break in active service that reduced his eligibility period.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the issue of entitlement to service connection for perforation of the right eardrum.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral arm numbness and insomnia, finding that these conditions are manifestations of mitral valve prolapse, which already has been granted. The Board also found no current evidence of a separate disability for which service connection could be granted.

The Board finds that the Veteran's bilateral metatarsalgia is secondary to his service-connected bilateral knee and right hip disabilities, resulting in abnormal weightbearing and gait disturbances.

The August 2000 decision letter denied the appellant's application to reopen his claim for basic eligibility for VA benefits due to a lack of new and material evidence. The RO also found that he did not have qualifying service for VA benefits.

The Veteran died from pneumonia due to or as a consequence of astrocytoma. The Board found that the preponderance of evidence is against service connection for cause of death, attributing it to Agent Orange exposure during service.

The Veteran's service-connected herniated nucleus pulposus, L5-S1, is currently rated at 40 percent and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted.

The Board found that the Veteran's right bundle-branch block existed prior to service and was not aggravated during service. As a result, the claim for service connection for this condition is denied.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for recognition as the Veteran's surviving spouse, finding that she did not meet the legal requirements to be considered his spouse for VA purposes.

The Board denied the Appellant's claim for recognition as the Veteran's surviving spouse, finding that she did not meet the eligibility criteria for DIC benefits due to her marriage being less than a year before the Veteran's death.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for lung disorder, enlarged prostate, hand bruising and blood under the skin, left testicle disorder, and left foot disorder due to presumed exposure to Agent Orange. The evidence submitted since the last final denial does not provide a basis to reopen any of these claims.

The Veteran is found to be in need of regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities, which render him incapable of protecting himself from daily life hazards without assistance.

The Veteran's service connection claim for residuals of a right thigh contusion was denied as there is no evidence that the current disability is related to his in-service injury.

The Veteran's service-connected status post osteotomy of the left and right little toes have been rated at 10 percent each, effective from the date of initial grant. The Veteran does not meet criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes.

The Veteran's duodenal ulcer is rated at 40 percent, the highest schedular rating available. The symptoms are moderately severe with pain only partially relieved by standard ulcer therapy.

The Veteran is currently receiving service-connected compensation benefits. The appellant contends that there should be an apportionment of these benefits on her behalf because the Veteran has still been receiving compensation for their minor child as a dependent even though they have been legally separated since December 2006, and divorced since September 2009.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right inguinal hernia, which manifested during active duty service and was repaired post-service, is a result of his military service. The Board found no clear and unmistakable evidence to rebut the presumption of soundness at entry into service and concluded that the pre-existing condition did not worsen as a result of service.