Other conditions Board decisions

The Board found no evidence that the veteran's pre-existing left inguinal hernia worsened during service, thus denying service connection for this condition.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further evaluation of his service-connected bilateral knee disabilities due to the lack of recent clinical findings and a possible worsening since the last examination.

The Board has determined that the veteran's atrial fibrillation is likely related to his service-connected diabetes, and thus grants the claim for secondary service connection.

The veteran's claim for a compensable rating for his service-connected shell fragment wound, muscle group XIV is being remanded due to concerns about the adequacy of the November 2003 VA examination. A new examination will be conducted to assess the current level of disability.

The Board has determined that there is no current diagnosis of right ear otitis externa and thus the claim for service connection is denied.

The Board has determined that there is no current dental condition, specifically damage to the gum base, and thus denied the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for a dental condition.

The Board has determined that the reduction in rating from 100% to 40% for adenocarcinoma of the prostate associated with herbicide exposure was proper, and subsequently increased it to 60%. The veteran is not entitled to a higher rating as his symptoms do not warrant such an increase.

The veteran's service is not considered active military service due to the short duration and does not meet the threshold requirements for eligibility for VA pension benefits.

The Board has remanded the case to allow a Travel Board hearing in San Antonio, Texas.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for waiver of a $1000 overpayment of an apportionment of her ex-husband's VA compensation benefits, finding that recovery would not be against equity and good conscience.

The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his service-connected thoracic muscle strain disorder is being remanded due to the need for additional medical evidence and a VA examination.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for bilateral blindness. The claim is granted as the disability is etiologically related to service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claimed disabilities of a fractured jaw and left hip injury were not incurred or aggravated during his active service, nor are they related to such service. As such, service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Board has determined that the appellant's discharge from military service was under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC), which bars him from receiving VA pension or compensation benefits based on his sole enlistment.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of death due to ALS, finding that it was not caused by or related to service-connected anxiety. The DIC claim under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318 was also denied as there were no continuous periods of total disability prior to the veteran's death.

The Board found no evidence of a low back disorder or hip disorder that was incurred in service, and thus denied the veteran's claims for service connection.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for a skin condition of the feet, hands, back and scrotum based on new evidence. The claim will be further reviewed to determine if service connection can be established.

The Board has granted service connection for a hydrocarbon allergy manifested by skin and respiratory disorders diagnosed as dermatitis, atopic eczema, pruritic papules compatible with atopic dermatitis, reactive airway disease, allergic rhinitis, and mild emphysema.

The veteran's claims for increased evaluations and effective dates have been denied. The RO has evaluated his hip disorders based on their current status post-surgery conditions.

The VA determined that there is no evidence of active malaria or its residuals, and thus, a compensable rating for the veteran's service-connected malaria is denied.