Other conditions Board decisions

The veteran's claims for an increased evaluation and earlier effective date are being remanded due to incomplete medical records.

The VA determined that the veteran's claims for service connection for dengue fever and heart problems were denied, with no new evidence provided to reopen these claims.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA medical records and scheduling a VA examination to determine if the veteran's sleep disorder is related to his service-connected conditions.

The Board has determined that the veteran's gout is aggravated by his service-connected right thigh gun shot wound, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has ordered the case to be remanded for additional development, including obtaining records from SSA and in-service hospitalizations.

The Board found that there is no competent medical evidence establishing a nexus between the veteran's diagnosed Barrett's esophagus with hiatal hernia and active military service.

The Board granted a 30 percent evaluation for the veteran's lichen simplex skin condition, which involves approximately 17% of her total body surface and 25-20% of exposed areas. The rating is based on the criteria under Diagnostic Code 7806 effective August 30, 2002.

The Board has ordered the RO to provide appropriate VA examinations for left facial and upper extremity symptoms, as well as facial herpes. The veteran's claims file was not reviewed during these examinations, so a new addendum is required from the examiner who conducted the July 2007 skin examination. Additionally, an SSOC should be issued regarding the service connection claim for facial herpes, and another one for left facial and upper extremity symptoms.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a cardiovascular disease on a direct basis, an increased evaluation for his service-connected chronic inactive pulmonary histoplasmosis with COPD, and whether new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen his PTSD claim.

The case is being remanded for the issuance of a Statement of the Case (SOC) on the issue of reimbursement of medical expenses incurred by the veteran at Good Samaritan Medical Center during treatment from July 22 to July 27, 2000.

The Board has determined that the veteran's dizziness, fatigue, joint pain, and muscle pain are not service-connected.,However, the veteran's muscle pain is found to be related to his active service.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected left leg disability is being remanded due to the need for a VA medical examination and VCAA notice.

The VA determined that the veteran's lung disorder is not related to his military service, and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the evidence does not support a finding of a current sinus disorder and concludes that it is less likely than not related to service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's death was not caused or contributed to by any service-connected disability, including his presumed Agent Orange exposure and diabetes mellitus.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for sinus arrhythmia, finding that the veteran's attacks were infrequent and not severe enough to warrant a higher rating.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current jaw complaints are related to his in-service fracture, and service connection is granted for this disability.

The veteran's appeal for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance and/or housebound status has been dismissed due to his death.

The Board is remanding the case for additional development, including notifying the veteran of what specific evidence would be required to substantiate his claim for service connection for bilateral foot disabilities.

The veteran's initial disability rating for his service-connected panic disorder with agoraphobia was granted at a 10 percent level, effective from February 9, 2004. The veteran requested a higher initial rating of at least 50 percent.