Other conditions Board decisions

The veteran's initial ratings for right foot bursitis were denied, with the RO granting service connection and assigning a 10% rating from February 1996. The veteran appealed this decision, but his claims for higher initial ratings since April 1998 were also denied.

The Board found that there is no competent evidence to support the veteran's claim of lymphoma being due to asbestos exposure during service. As a result, the claim for service connection was denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for nasopharyngeal carcinoma, finding that there is no positive association between exposure to herbicides and this condition. The opinion relied on by the prior decision was overturned as it pertained to a different disease.

The Board has determined that SW is not the veteran's natural child, stepchild, or legally adopted child and therefore cannot be recognized as a surviving child for VA benefits purposes.

The Board has determined that the evidence submitted since the September 1999 RO decision is not new and material, thus denying the appellant's claim to recognize her as the veteran's surviving spouse for VA death benefits purposes.

The VA determined that the veteran's squamous cell carcinoma residuals do not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation under the applicable rating codes.

The veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling a PTSD examination.

The Board has determined that the veteran's death was caused by bacterial endocarditis, which is linked to his service-connected mitral valve prolapse. Therefore, the cause of the veteran's death is considered service connected.

The Board found that the veteran's left foot disability, including tendinitis and neuroma, warranted a rating of 10 percent, effective February 25, 2004. The higher rating was denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a brain cyst, carpal tunnel syndrome as secondary to his right wrist disability, and an increased rating for his right wrist fracture. The examiner found no link between the veteran's pineal cyst and military service or exposure to jet fuel.

The Board has granted the veteran's claim for service connection for right patellofemoral syndrome, finding that it developed in service and is related to his military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an earlier effective date prior to March 1, 2006, for additional compensation based on dependents. The decision stated that the veteran did not notify VA of his change in marital status until February 1, 2006, and thus the effective date was correctly set at March 1, 2006.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic nephrotic syndrome but denied the claim for an earlier effective date, finding that no valid application to reopen was filed prior to March 19, 2001.

The Board denied the veteran's claim of basic eligibility for VA disability benefits due to a lack of qualifying service in the United States Armed Forces.

The VA has denied an increased evaluation for flexor tendonitis/lateral epicondylitis of the right arm, currently rated at 10 percent. The veteran's disability does not meet criteria for a higher rating based on limitation of motion.

The Board found that the veteran's chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) did not have its onset in service or within one year of service discharge, and there is no competent evidence relating CLL to any disease, exposure, or injury occurring in service. As a result, the claim for service connection was denied.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral vascular disease in both lower extremities, finding that it is not related to his military service and denying any secondary service connection based on his service-connected PTSD.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for nonservice-connected death pension benefits as her income exceeded the maximum annual pension rate.

The VA has determined that the veteran's TBI disability does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation as there is no evidence of multi-infarct dementia or other neurological disabilities associated with his condition.

The Board found that the veteran's diverticulosis and diverticulitis were not incurred in or aggravated by military service, and are not proximately due to, the result of, or aggravated by his service-connected dyspepsia.