Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for the veteran's right leg disorder, neck fracture, and cheek bone fracture. The effective dates of these grants have been remanded to the RO.

The Board found that new and material evidence had not been presented to reopen the claim for service connection for a chronic lung disorder. The veteran's claim for service connection for migraine headaches was also denied as no new and material evidence had been presented.

The Board has determined that there is no competent evidence establishing current residuals of pneumonia of the left lung, and thus service connection for this condition cannot be granted.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unemployable, and thus denied his claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for retropatellar pain syndrome of both knees with arthritis, finding that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent.

The Board denied an increased rating for postoperative residuals of right inguinal hernia and denied a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current bladder disability, including chronic urinary urgency and frequency, is related to his mild contracture of the urethra during service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining additional medical records and scheduling a VA examination. The veteran's claim for service connection for his left hip injury will be reconsidered based on the new evidence.

The Board has granted a total disability rating, for compensation purposes, based on individual unemployability due to service-connected PTSD. The claim for service connection for the post-operative residuals of a right nephrectomy was denied.

The veteran's HIV-related illness is manifested by AIDS with recurrent opportunistic infections and secondary diseases afflicting multiple body systems, which approximates a 100 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 6351. The Board has granted an evaluation of 100 percent for service-connected HIV virus.

The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for his service-connected left eye defect, decreased visual acuity and pale disc secondary to injury is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to assess current disability status.

The veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA dermatology examination to assess the severity of his fungal condition of the feet.

The VA determined that the veteran's left ear hearing loss does not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation.

The Board found that the veteran's service-connected chronic idiopathic thrombocarpnia purpura did not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating, as her platelet count was within the range of 20,000 to 70,000 without requiring treatment or active bleeding.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection and eligibility for VA outpatient dental treatment due to lack of evidence of a compensable dental condition.

The Board found no competent and probative medical evidence linking the veteran's neck condition to his service-connected shoulder disability, thus denying the claim for secondary service connection.

The Board has determined that the cause of death was peritonitis, but there is no service-connected disability found to have caused or contributed substantially to the veteran's death. The claim for service connection for the cause of death is denied.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for DIC benefits as a sole surviving parent due to excessive income, based on her annual income exceeding the maximum limit specified by VA regulations.

The veteran's service-connected herniated nucleus pulposus at L4-L5 and L5-S1 warrants a disability rating of 40 percent, but no higher. The neurological deficits of the left lower extremity are currently rated as 10 percent disabling.

The veteran's claim for an extension of his Chapter 30 educational assistance benefits was denied as the evidence did not establish that he had a physical or mental disability preventing him from initiating or completing his chosen program of education within the applicable eligibility period.