Other conditions decisions — 2009

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date earlier than January 7, 2002, and for the period between May 1, 2002, and August 26, 2002, to add a dependent child was denied as the evidence did not meet the requirements for an effective date prior to January 7, 2002.

The Board has decided in favor of the Veteran, granting service connection for Reiter's syndrome.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a stomach disability is being remanded due to conflicting medical opinions and the need for further evidence.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for VA death benefits as she was not considered a 'surviving spouse' at the time of her ex-husband's death.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for his service-connected Volkmann's contracture of the right arm, currently rated at 20 percent.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a gallbladder disorder, to include cholecystitis and cholelithiasis, post cholecystectomy, as secondary to his service-connected pelvis and back disorder due to lack of evidence linking the condition to his military service.

The Board found that the cause of the Veteran's death, cardiac arrest due to ischemic cardiomyopathy, was not related to his service-connected conditions and thus denied the claim for service connection for the cause of death.

The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 has been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Veteran is granted a disability rating of 30 percent for his service-connected skin disorder as of May 23, 2007. His low back disorder and TDIU claims are also granted.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the claim of service connection for the residuals of a back injury, resulting in a denial.

The Board has granted a rating of 20 percent for the service-connected residuals of a fracture of the left humerus, effective from the date of the decision.

The Board found that the Veteran's pre-existing thoracic spine conditions were aggravated by his military service, warranting service connection for these disabilities.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection as there is no evidence of a low back disability during service and the current condition is not related to an incident or injury sustained during active duty.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for cancer of the tongue, throat, and neck. The Board has remanded the case due to conflicting opinions regarding the etiology of his cancer and the potential role of non-ionizing radiation exposure during military service.