Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's residuals of lacerations, complete, right ring finger and little finger, flexor digitorum profundus and flexor digitorum sublimis, dominant are currently rated at 10 percent due to decreased flexion but with ability to oppose the thumb to both digits.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for an increased evaluation for a deviated nasal septum and service connection for HIV infection, finding that the evidence did not support the presence of these conditions in-service or until many years after separation from service.

The case is being remanded to develop evidence regarding the Veteran's exposure to asbestos and other environmental toxins during service, which may have contributed to his pulmonary fibrosis.

The Veteran's diverticulitis with bowel resection is manifested by progressive symptoms of fecal incontinence requiring the wearing of absorbent pads, alternating diarrhea and constipation, pain from a colostomy scar, and a somewhat loose sphincter. The Board has granted an initial 30% rating for this condition.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to procedural defects and the need for a VA examination to determine the relationship between his squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue and his military service, including exposure to Agent Orange in Vietnam.

The Veteran's right hand tremor is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board finds that it does not warrant a higher rating.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for arthritis, bilateral big toes is being remanded due to the need to obtain additional medical records and determine if there is a nexus between his current disability and his active service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to May 1, 2008, for payment of an award of dependency benefits for her spouse. The decision found that the Veteran did not provide proof of dependents within one year from the date of a rating decision granting service connection and additional compensation.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating prior to May 2, 2005 and a higher than 10 percent rating as of May 2, 2005 was denied. The evidence did not show any ankle disability or other objective findings associated with the fracture.

The Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of medical treatment was dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Veteran's current right hip disability, including arthritis and piriformis syndrome, is considered to be a result of an in-service injury. Service connection for this condition has been granted.

The Veteran's urolithiasis and pyelonephritis are currently rated at 30 percent, the maximum under applicable criteria. The Board finds that her service-connected disabilities do not preclude her from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not have post-polio syndrome or residuals of polio, and thus service connection for these conditions is denied. The claims to reopen were also denied as there was no new and material evidence presented.

The Veteran's service-connected glomerulosclerosis is not productive of constant albuminuria with some edema; or definite decrease in kidney function; or, hypertension at least 40 percent disabling under Diagnostic Code 7101. The Board finds that the disability picture for the Veteran's service-connected glomerulosclerosis does not more nearly approximate the criteria for a 60 percent rating.

The Board denied reopening the claim for service connection for cause of death due to lack of new and material evidence, concluding that there is no medical evidence linking lymphoma or hepatic failure to service.

The Board found that the Veteran's death was not caused by, or substantially or materially contributed to, a disability incurred in or aggravated by active service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cyst on the left chest developed during his military service and is therefore granted service connection.

The Veteran's right knee disability, characterized by flexion greater than 60 degrees and limited extension to 20 degrees with pain on motion but without instability, has been rated at 10 percent since May 7, 2009. Effective from that date, the Veteran is now entitled to a separate evaluation of 30 percent for limitation of extension.

The Veteran's claim for an extension of his period of eligibility for receiving educational assistance benefits under the provisions of Title 38, Chapter 30 (Montgomery GI Bill) beyond July 29, 2006 was denied. The Board found that the delimiting date for his eligibility had been properly calculated as July 29, 2006.

The Veteran's appeal for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for vision loss has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.