Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain additional medical records and to schedule the Veteran for VA examinations to determine if he has current neck and skin conditions, including acne or 'splotches' on his face and left ear. The claims will be re-adjudicated after these actions.

The Board has determined that there is no competent medical evidence or opinion suggesting a medical nexus between the Veteran's left ovarian cyst and her active duty service. As such, the claim for service connection for a gynecological condition was denied.

The Board finds that the appellant's active duty military service concluded with a bad conduct discharge by reason of a general court-martial, and thus his character of discharge is a bar to VA benefits.

The Veteran's diverticulitis with removal of the sigmoid colon has not been shown to meet or approximate the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's pre-existing bilateral papilloma disorder was aggravated during his active service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's sleep disturbance disability is considered part of his service-connected PTSD. There is no separate disability for which he can be granted service connection.

The Board found that the Veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected disability or one presumed to be incurred during military service. The cause of death, cerebral hemorrhage due to probable blood dyscrasia, is not related to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for an in-person hearing at the Denver RO to address his claim of entitlement to a higher initial rating for residuals of fracture of the distal right humerus.

The Board denied service connection for spondylolisthesis and spondylolysis, as the evidence did not show an increase in severity during service. The Veteran's neck disability and lumbar disc disease were also denied due to lack of a nexus to service.

The Veteran's left arm disorder is being remanded for further development, including a VA examination to determine the etiology of his current condition and whether it is related to service.

The Veteran's left knee disability, characterized by degenerative changes and a history of meniscectomy, is rated at 20% for the current condition. The effective date is not specified.

The Board has found that the appellant had forfeited her rights to VA benefits due to knowingly providing false and fraudulent evidence. The case is being remanded for further action.

The Veteran's claims for sores of the legs and right foot, as well as secondary service connection for a jaw disorder due to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, have been denied. The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for diabetes mellitus is not addressed in this decision.

The Veteran's service-connected stress fracture, right tibial plateau has been productive of no more than slight impairment of the knee. As a result, an increased rating is not warranted.

The Board has remanded the case due to an ongoing family dispute regarding the Veteran and the appellant's marriage status. The appellant must provide clarification on whether they were divorced or not.

The Veteran's residuals of a crush injury of the right hand are not productive of any significant functional impairment; extension of the fingers is not limited by 30 degrees or more, and there are no gaps between the fingertips and the proximal transverse crease of the palm. The criteria for a compensable rating have not been met.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death in May 1968, finding that there was no evidence showing a disease or injury during service contributed to his death. The appellant has submitted new and material evidence since then, but it does not relate to the pertinent unestablished facts necessary to substantiate the claim. As such, the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death remains denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current low back disability, diagnosed as spinal stenosis and spondylolisthesis, is related to his service as an infantryman in Vietnam. As such, the claim for service connection for a low back disability is granted.

The Veteran seeks reimbursement for unauthorized medical services provided by St. Elizabeth's Medical Center and Transcare Kentucky on January 4, 2007. The case is being remanded to obtain additional records and ensure proper consideration of the claim.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining an autopsy report from Saddleback Memorial Medical Center.