Other conditions Board decisions

The Board found that the veteran does not have a skin disability related to his military service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board found no evidence of a current disability related to the veteran's left thigh contusion incurred during service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The veteran's service-connected right leg disability is being remanded for a new examination to determine the current severity of his condition, as the existing evidence does not contain findings necessary for a proper evaluation under Diagnostic Code 8521.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for DIC benefits as she was not considered a helpless child due to her previous marriage.

The Board has determined that the veteran's reactive airway disease is related to his military service, and thus grants the claim for service connection.

The VA determined that the veteran's acromioclavicular separation of the left shoulder does not warrant a rating higher than 20 percent.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for blurred vision and discolored skin, finding no causal connection to VA treatment.

The veteran's pension benefits are granted as of his 65th birthday, August 7, 2003. The issue of entitlement to pension benefits prior to this date is remanded for further development.

The Board has determined that the veteran's post-operative residuals of a rectal fistula are service-connected, based on direct evidence.

The veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining service treatment records and post-service medical records. A VA physician will provide an opinion on whether the cause of death is related to any incident in service, including exposure to herbicides.

The Board has determined that the veteran's osteomyelitis of the right buttock, operated right ischial tuberosity does not meet the criteria for a compensable disability evaluation.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current stomach disability, onychomycosis of the feet, or ringing in the ears. The claims for these conditions are therefore denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current disability of the right lower extremity and therefore, service connection for this condition is denied.

The Board has remanded the case for proper notification and further development.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current eye disorder, including central serous retinopathy, is at least as likely as not caused by his service-connected post-traumatic stress disorder.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a dental disability, finding that he did not have a compensable dental condition and was not eligible for VA outpatient dental treatment.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for legal entitlement to VA benefits due to a lack of recognized service in the United States Armed Forces, as determined by the service department. The additional evidence submitted since March 1952 did not establish new and material evidence necessary to reopen the claim.

The Board found that the veteran's service-connected fungus infection of the right foot manifested symptoms during flare-ups that more nearly approximated a superficial unstable scar with frequent loss of covering of skin over the scar, warranting a 10 percent disability rating.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for cancer of the larynx, finding that it was not incurred or aggravated by his military service and could not be presumed to have been incurred due to herbicide exposure.