Other conditions Board decisions

The veteran's claims for outpatient VA dental treatment and reimbursement for unauthorized dental expenses provided between August 1995 and August 1998 were denied. The case was remanded due to the need for additional records from a private dentist.

The Board has determined that the veteran's residuals of duodenal ulcer disease do not meet the criteria for a higher rating, as there is no evidence of active ulcer activity or confirmed postoperative complications.

The veteran's heart disorder, previously classified as cardiomyopathy with mitral insufficiency, has been rated at 60 percent since December 28, 2003. His claim for service connection for arterial hypertension is also granted.

The Board found no evidence linking the veteran's service-connected conditions to his death, concluding that the cause of death was not related to his military service or any service-connected disability.

The veteran has withdrawn her appeal for service connection for valvular insufficiency claimed as secondary to medication taken for service-connected migraine headaches.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have current residuals of a traumatic head injury, and any such disabilities are not related to his period of active service.

The Board denied service connection for left atrial enlargement with myxomas mitral valve and right ventricle hypertrophy, finding that the clinical findings were not related to service-connected PTSD.,Service connection was also denied for peptic ulcer disease (claimed as reflux), as there is no evidence of a current disability within one year of separation from service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to the need for a VA examination to determine the etiology of any right eye disability, including chorioretinal atrophy.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hypertension does not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating, as his blood pressure readings have consistently been below the threshold required for a 20% evaluation.

The Board denied the claim for service connection of lupus, finding that there was no evidence linking the incident of allergic dermatitis during ACDUTRA to the current diagnosis of lupus.

The VA denied an increased evaluation for the veteran's service-connected fracture of the left great toe, as his disability is currently rated at 10 percent and does not meet criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has determined that the veteran's neuropathy with pain in both feet, which he attributes to cold injuries sustained during service, is related to his military service and has granted service connection for these residuals.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining her Social Security Administration records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the severity of her service-connected disability. The claim will be reconsidered after these actions.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a prostate condition, stomach condition, and left leg condition. The evidence does not establish these conditions were incurred or aggravated during active military service.

The Board has granted service connection for phlebitis, right leg, but denied cellulitis, right leg.

The veteran's patellofemoral syndrome with degenerative changes in both knees is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board has determined that this rating is appropriate based on the current evidence of record.

The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for additional compensation benefits for his spouse was denied. The RO notified the veteran of his potential eligibility in November 1995, but he did not file a claim until June 20, 2003.

The Board has granted a rating of 30 percent for the veteran's service-connected left ankle disability, which is more than the current 20 percent rating. The condition involves ankylosis with limited motion.

The Board has ordered a remand due to the lack of service medical records and the need for further inquiry into the nature and severity of any current dental disorder, including whether it relates to service.

The veteran's service was less than 90 days, which disqualifies him from basic eligibility for nonservice-connected pension benefits.