Other conditions Board decisions

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for cellulitis, finding that there is no current evidence of the claimed condition and concluding that any cellulitis he may have experienced was not incurred or aggravated by his military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral inguinal hernias, postoperative do not warrant a rating higher than 10 percent. The hydrocele of the left testicle and neuralgia of the left inguinal/thigh area are each rated as noncompensable.

The Board denied service connection for residuals of a neck injury to include degenerative changes in August 1996, and the claim was not reopened with new evidence presented since then.

The veteran's intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) of the lumbar spine was found to be manifested by flexion limited to 60 degrees and mild radiculopathy, which did not meet criteria for a higher evaluation. The disability remains rated at 20 percent.

The Board denied the appellant's claim of service connection for the cause of her husband's death, finding that the brain tumor and chordoma were not related to his service or exposure to Agent Orange.

The Board has granted service connection for various conditions, including musculoskeletal disability, vision problems, ear, nose and throat disabilities, genitourinary disability, and dermatitis. The right shoulder disability was also granted with an initial evaluation of 30 percent effective May 2002. However, the effective dates for these awards are being determined.

The Board granted service connection for left PFPS effective from August 5, 2005. The veteran's in-service complaints of left knee pain and strain were considered along with current medical evidence showing patello-femoral pain syndrome.

The veteran does not currently have residuals due to an inservice cerebral concussion, and the issue of service connection for a migraine headache disorder is being separately considered.

The Board has determined that the evidence is at least in equipoise, and therefore, service connection for chronic lymphocytic leukemia due to ionizing radiation exposure is granted.

The veteran's claim for compensation benefits pursuant to the provisions of 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for osteoporosis of the spine is denied as there is no competent medical evidence linking his current condition to carelessness, negligence, lack of proper skill, error in judgment or similar instance of fault on the part of VA.

The Board has determined that the October 20, 1947 rating decision contained CUE in assigning separate 10% disability ratings for residuals of shell fragment wounds to Muscle Groups XIII and XV. The correct outcome would have been a single 30% disability rating effective June 7, 1946.

The veteran's cause of death was listed as small cell cancer of the left tonsil. The appellant contends that his service-connected duodenal ulcer contributed to his death, but a VA medical opinion is needed to determine the extent of this contribution.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient development and lack of adequate medical opinions. The AMC/RO is instructed to obtain all relevant records, including SSA records and VA treatment records, and schedule a VA examination to determine if the veteran's neurosyphilis and bladder disorder are related to his military service.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has determined that the veteran does not have a right leg disorder related to his military service and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The veteran's illioinguinal strain, left, chronic is rated at 10 percent. Service connection for pleurisy was granted based on new and material evidence. The low back disability issue remains pending.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current thoracic spine disability is at least as likely as not attributable to service, and thus grants service connection for spondylosis of the thoracic spine.

The veteran's right ear disability was incurred during active service and is granted service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for additional VCAA notice and for the appellant to provide medical evidence regarding her husband's death.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for a new VA examination and additional VCAA notice.

The veteran's service-connected mild chronic discopathy at L4/L5 with encroachment on both L5 nerve roots has not met the criteria for a higher evaluation since September 10, 2004.