Other conditions Board decisions

The Board found that the Veteran's scars do not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation under any applicable rating codes, and thus denied his claim.

The Board found that the Veteran's PTB, which was service-connected and manifested during his military service or within three years after separation, contributed substantially to his death from cardiopulmonary arrest.

The Veteran's hematuria and sickle cell trait with hematuria are being remanded for further examination to determine if the service-connected Hepatitis C caused or aggravated these conditions, and whether the pre-existing condition worsened during service.

The Veteran's claim for additional vocational rehabilitation services was denied due to insufficient evidence showing he cannot work in his rehabilitated field or that the occupation is unsuitable due to employment handicap and capabilities. The case is being remanded to obtain a complete copy of the Vocational Rehabilitation file.

The Veteran's claim for an initial (compensable) evaluation for service-connected inguinal adenopathy or lymphadenopathy disorder is being remanded to determine the appropriate rating code and whether a compensable rating should be assigned.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for pancreatitis (claimed as a stomach condition) is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including another VA examination.

The Veteran's mechanical lower back pain disability was granted service connection with a 10 percent evaluation, effective November 1, 2003.

The Board has denied the Veteran's request to reopen his previously denied claim of entitlement to service connection for a right arm disorder, finding that new and material evidence has not been submitted.

The Veteran's total occlusion of the right carotid artery is manifested by ventricular hypertrophy, an ejection fraction of 60 percent, and asymptomatic mild mitral and aortic regurgitation. The Board has granted a 30% disability rating for this condition.

The Board has granted service connection for gout and arthritis of the hands and feet, finding that these conditions are proximately due to or the result of the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus and coronary artery disease.

The Veteran sustained a fracture of tooth numbered 9 during service, which resulted in the loss of three teeth. The Board has granted service connection for dental trauma of teeth numbered 8 through 10.

The Board found no evidence of a left eye disability incurred or aggravated by service, and denied the Veteran's claim.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current disability of either shin, and thus service connection for a bilateral shin disability is denied.

The Veteran's claim for increased rating of SWS/KTS and TDIU was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating than 20 percent for SWS/KTS, which is rated as pellagra by analogy. For port wine stains, which are a complication of SWS/KTS, the Veteran's skin disability was rated under Diagnostic Code 7806 (dermatitis or eczema).

The Veteran's bilateral hand and arm conditions have been granted service connection.

The Board found no evidence of a chronic gastrointestinal disability in service and concluded that the Veteran's current gastrointestinal issues are not related to his active duty. Service connection for gastroenteritis was denied.

The Veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 70 percent for status-post total left hip arthroplasty was dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for herpes simplex was denied. The claims for increased ratings for residuals of L5 fracture and right (major) shoulder bursitis were also denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right hand disability is not related to his service and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation greater than 40 percent for his herniated nucleus pulposus, L3, L4, L5 disability. The evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable VA rating criteria.