Other conditions Board decisions

The veteran's claim to reopen his skin disability service connection was granted, but he is still denied special monthly compensation based on being housebound.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to assess the severity of his bilateral inguinal hernia residuals and whether any nerve damage has occurred.

The Board denied a compensable evaluation for Barrett's esophagitis and esophageal diverticulum, finding that the veteran did not meet the criteria for such an evaluation based on her symptoms.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a chronic neck condition and a chronic sinus condition, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to her time in service.,Specifically, the Board determined that the veteran did not have a current chronic neck condition or chronic sinusitis. The VA examinations found no evidence of such conditions.

The veteran's request to extend his delimiting date for Chapter 30 benefits was denied as there is no evidence of a physical or mental disability preventing him from initiating or completing an educational program.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence was not received to reopen the veteran's service connection claims for varicose veins, bilateral with left foot mild synovitis, and a visual disability, claimed as refractive error. The RO previously denied these claims on the grounds that there was no evidence of current conditions during service or a link between current conditions and service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for higher initial ratings for postoperative residuals of a left thoracotomy for pulmonary Cryptococcus, finding that the evidence did not meet the criteria for increased disability ratings under the applicable rating schedule.

The Board found no evidence of active malaria or any residual disability, and thus denied a compensable rating for the veteran's service-connected malaria.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating of his service-connected right foot disability is being remanded due to the need for a new examination and compliance with notice requirements.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a right foot disability and joint pain as a chronic disability resulting from undiagnosed illness. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to active duty or National Guard service.

The veteran's claim for service connection for multiple drug dependency, substance abuse, and alcoholism is denied as a matter of law due to the lack of entitlement under the law. The issue of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including major depressive disorder with symptoms of fatigue and anxiety, requires further development.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been submitted to reopen the veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral venous insufficiency with varicose veins, resulting in a denial of the petition.

The Board found that the veteran's cancer is not related to his military service or herbicide exposure, and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining the veteran's service personnel records and scheduling a VA examination. The claim will be reconsidered based on this new information.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for a 30% evaluation for labyrinthine hypersensitivity of the right ear, finding that no increase in disability occurred prior to March 29, 2005.

The Board found that the veteran's head injury residuals did not meet the criteria for service connection, as there was no evidence of a current disability related to his in-service head injury.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an effective date earlier than November 4, 1998 for a 60 percent rating for her service-connected back myalgia. The evidence of record did not support an earlier effective date.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected right hand disorder, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating.

The appeal has been withdrawn by the appellant, and thus is dismissed.

The Board has denied the appellant's claim for apportionment of the veteran's VA compensation benefits, finding that the veteran was reasonably discharging his responsibility for his spouse's support and that there is no legal entitlement to an apportionment after their divorce.