Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining records from private health care providers and addressing the veteran's claims for service connection and nonservice-connected pension.

The Board denied the veteran's claim to reopen his POW status claim, finding that no new and material evidence had been submitted.

The Board has determined that the evidence received since the January 2004 rating decision is not new and material, and thus does not provide a basis to reopen the veteran's claim for compensation for a dental disorder under the provisions of 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.

The Board has granted a 10 percent rating for the veteran's nasal fracture residuals, finding that his symptoms are comparable to complete obstruction of one side.

The Board denied the appellant's claim to reopen his eligibility for VA nonservice-connected pension benefits, finding that he did not have qualifying service for this benefit.

The Board has granted service connection for dysequilibrium, finding that the veteran's condition is related to his in-service combat-related ear trauma.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected residuals of open fracture left mid-tibial shaft is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and further review of the evidence.

The veteran's claim for assistance in purchasing an automobile or other conveyance, or adaptive equipment is denied as there are no service-connected disabilities that meet the criteria.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for additional development due to a lack of opinion regarding the onset and etiology of his claimed conditions, as well as consideration of whether any condition is related to or had its onset during service.

The Board found that the appellant's current pulmonary/respiratory disorders are not related to his service, specifically a smoke inhalation incident in 1957. The medical evidence did not support a link between his service and any of his diagnosed conditions.

The Board has granted a 10 percent evaluation for the service-connected residuals of a shell fragment wound to the right posterior chest, effective from the date of the decision.

The Board has ordered additional development due to the need for missing medical records and a VA examination. The appellant seeks service connection for the cause of her husband's death, which is currently under review.

The Board granted service connection for arthritis of the back on a new and material basis, resulting in a 10 percent rating effective August 12, 1994.

The veteran is seeking an initial compensable rating for his service-connected residuals of a gunshot wound to the left side. The Board has remanded this case due to inadequate examination records and the need for further development, including obtaining medical examinations at the Chillicothe State Prison.

The veteran's claim for a scar as a residual of her cholecystectomy was granted with an effective date of June 29, 2004.

The veteran's service-connected left foot disability, manifested by decreased muscle strength and tenderness from recurrent neuromas, is currently rated at 20 percent. The Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient notice in the previous denial of service connection for a lung disorder, and new evidence submitted by the veteran.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining work history records from Immigration and Naturalization Service and U.S. Customs for a specific period of time.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining a medical opinion regarding whether any current eye disorder clearly and unmistakably existed prior to service.

The Board denied an increased rating for dysthymic disorder and dismissed the appeal regarding azoospermia.