Other conditions decisions — 2004

The Board has determined that the veteran's current multiple myeloma is of service origin and grants service connection for this condition. The issue regarding an increased evaluation for asbestosis is remanded to the RO.

The veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for spondylolisthesis, L5-S1, with spondylosis is being remanded due to the need for additional development and consideration of new regulations.

The VA has determined that the veteran's initial compensable evaluations for residuals of trauma to the right index finger and laceration residuals of the right middle finger are denied as there is no evidence showing more than noncompensable disability.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of gall bladder surgery as there was no evidence to support that the surgery occurred during his active duty or a period of active duty training.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for additional development, including obtaining his VA vocational rehabilitation folder and clinical records from a private psychologist. He will also be scheduled for an examination to assess the severity of his service-connected dysthymic disorder.

The Board found that the appellant's hand disabilities, including fractures and traumatic arthritis, do not warrant a disability evaluation in excess of 10 percent.

The Board finds that the reduction in the veteran's disability evaluation from 40% to 30% was proper, and denies his claim for an increased evaluation of his right eye disorder.

The appellant disagrees with the RO's decision regarding her claims for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death and burial benefits. The case is being remanded to issue a statement of the case on these issues.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for an increased rating for his left eye disability, finding that the current evaluation of 30 percent is appropriate given the evidence showing only light perception in one eye and 20/30 vision in the other.

The veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of adenocarcinoma of the lung, status-post right lower lobe resection is being remanded due to incomplete development and notification issues.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for basic eligibility for VA benefits due to a lack of recognized service, as determined by the service department.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and reconsideration of whether the overpayment of disability compensation benefits was properly created.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and VA treatment records.

The Board determined that the appellant did not have active military service and therefore, was not eligible for VA benefits. The claim is denied.

The Board found that the appellant's right elbow disability, manifested by pain and stiffness but without deformity or limitation of motion, does not warrant a rating greater than 10 percent. The appeal is denied.