Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have an 'active disease' as contemplated by the rating criteria, and therefore a compensable disability rating for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is denied.

The veteran's right ring and little finger scars are rated separately as they have different symptoms on different fingers. The fourth finger scar is painful and tender, while the fifth finger scar has resulted in at least three cysts, leading to ulceration, swelling, functional impairment, and limitation of motion. The left arm disorder was not shown in service or for many years after service and is not shown to be related to service.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a dental disorder, as well as his requests for higher ratings for diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction, hypertension, and an adjustment disorder with depressed mood. The decision notes that the veteran does not meet the criteria for compensation under VA regulations due to the nature of his dental condition.

The veteran's claim for an initial compensable evaluation for a right foot disorder has been denied as the evidence does not support a finding of moderate malunion or nonunion of the metatarsal or tarsal bones, which is required for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 5283.

The Board denied the reopening of the veteran's claim for service connection for blastomycosis, finding that new and material evidence had not been presented.

The Board finds that the preponderance of evidence does not support an award of a higher disability rating than 50 percent for the veteran's bilateral pseudophakia, status post retinal detachment repair of the left eye.

The VA did not find that the veteran's additional disability was caused by carelessness, negligence, or fault on the part of VA in performing a colonoscopy. The Board denied the claim as there is no medical evidence supporting the veteran's contention.

The veteran's request for a home computer was denied, and she requested a personal hearing. The case is being remanded to provide her with the requested formal hearing.

The RO denied the veteran's informal claim for an increased evaluation of his schizoaffective disorder in May 1984 and did not notify him of this denial. The issue was pending when he submitted a notice of disagreement, but no SOC was issued. The RO never responded to the notice of disagreement.

The VA has denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluations and initial higher ratings for peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, finding that the current evaluations adequately reflect his disability.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for service connection for nicotine dependence and gastrointestinal disorder, to include as due to nicotine dependence are both pending. The veteran is seeking service connection for these conditions on a secondary basis.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for his TDIU award, finding that there was no factual basis to support such a request.

The Board found that the veteran's muscle twitching and joint pain did not manifest during service or are related to his military service, including as due to undiagnosed illness. The claim for service connection was denied.

The veteran is seeking service connection for sickle cell anemia, which the Board has remanded due to a lack of medical board report.

The Board denied a claim for an initial compensable rating for atrioventricular (AV) nodal reentry tachycardia.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bladder disorder, vaginal and uterine prolapse, and endometriosis or residuals thereof are all service-connected.

The veteran has withdrawn his appeal, leaving no pending claims for the Board to consider.

The Board has determined that the veteran's right sided L5 spondylolysis is service-connected, as it is considered a direct result of his military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's left thumb and hand disorder is not related to his service or a service-connected disability, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The veteran's hiatal hernia with Schatzki's ring was initially rated at 10 percent prior to June 14, 2007. After a VA examination in June 2007, the rating was increased to 30 percent effective June 14, 2007.