Other conditions Board decisions

The case is being remanded for a new VA examination to determine the residuals of the gunshot wound to the left hip, including range of motion and any impairment to muscle groups.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has remanded the case for further development due to incomplete records and need for additional medical opinions regarding HIV exposure in service.

The veteran's initial ratings for his right foot bunionectomy and left elbow avulsion fracture have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes.

The VA denied an increased rating for the veteran's service-connected stone in the salivary duct, finding that his disability did not meet criteria for a higher rating.

The veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death, and the claim for special monthly compensation based on need for aid and attendance is moot.

The Board found that the veteran's pre-existing right eye disability did not permanently increase or alter in any way during service, and concluded that any symptoms after service were unrelated to his military service.

The VA denied increased ratings for the veteran's stress reactions of both lower extremities with knee involvement, as his symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher rating under applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not currently have chronic vaginitis that is a residual of a disease or injury incurred or aggravated during service.

The Board denied initial and increased evaluations for right inguinal hernia repair, finding no recurrence of the hernia and noting that the scar was well-healed with no symptoms.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for adenocarcinoma of the prostate, finding that there was no evidence linking the condition to his military service.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected lower back injury was denied as the disability did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation under any applicable diagnostic codes.

The veteran's bilateral numbness and tingling of the upper extremities are granted as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.,The veteran's bilateral numbness and tingling of the lower extremities are granted as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.,The veteran's sleep apnea is not granted, as there is no evidence it began during service.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service medical records and the need for additional examination. The appellant's claim of entitlement to service connection for a bilateral foot condition is pending.

The Board found that the veteran's arthritis, including hip avascular necrosis, is not due to service or radiation exposure and denied his claim for service connection.

The appellant's DIC benefits were terminated upon her remarriage, and she is not eligible for restoration as per the current law.

The Board has determined that the veteran's character of discharge is dishonorable due to willful and persistent misconduct, which constitutes a bar to VA benefits.

The Board has remanded the case due to missing service medical records and the need for a VA dental examination. The veteran is seeking service connection for a dental disorder, but his claim will be reconsidered based on the findings from the examination and any additional evidence provided.

The veteran's son was born with spina bifida, but the service connection is denied as the father served in Vietnam after his son's birth.

The Board has decided to remand the case for a VA examination and further review of the medical records to determine if the veteran's scoliosis existed prior to service or was aggravated by service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a back disorder, left hand condition, cervical spine condition, and neuropsychiatric condition. The Board found that there was no evidence of a current disability related to active duty training (ACDUTRA) in July 1985.