Other conditions decisions — 2004

The VA determined that there is no evidence linking the veteran's squamous cell carcinoma of the right lung to his active service, including any exposure to herbicides or asbestos. The Board found that the claim for service connection was denied.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a new examination to assess the severity of his left foot disability.

The Board denied reopening the claim for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Board has determined that the veteran's unauthorized medical expenses incurred at St. Vincent Hospital from October 12 to October 18, 2000 for a non-service-connected cardiovascular disorder were covered under the Veterans Millennium Health Care and Benefits Act.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for increased DIC benefits based on need for regular aid and attendance, finding she does not require such assistance.,The Board also denied her housebound allowance claim, concluding she is not substantially confined to her home or immediate premises.

The Board has determined that the veteran's urethral stricture condition existed before service and was aggravated during active duty, warranting service connection.

The Board has determined that the appellant was not married to the veteran for a continuous period of at least eight years immediately preceding his death, and therefore, she is not entitled to increased dependency and indemnity compensation.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for presbyopia and syncopal episodes as secondary to his service-connected residuals of fracture of the left mandible.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death due to new and material evidence. The appellant presented medical opinions linking the service-connected amputation site with the veteran's infection, which contributed to his death.

The Board found no evidence to support the veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of head trauma, as there was no in-service injury or disease and current disabilities are not linked to service.

The Board has ordered a remand due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination and clarification of diagnoses in light of the veteran's service medical records.

The veteran is entitled to reimbursement for a licensing and certification examination fee under Chapter 30, Title 38, United States Code in the amount of $237.00.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and instructed that all appropriate development should be completed before further action is taken.

The Board dismissed the appellant's claims of entitlement to a waiver of recovery of overpayment in VA pension benefits for periods from January 1, 2001, and February 1, 2002.

The Board is remanding the case for additional development due to VCAA compliance issues and clarification of the veteran's hearing preferences.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between dermatomyositis and active service.

The veteran's appeal is remanded for further examination and development of his right knee disability.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for waiver of overpayment of $2,960.00 in VA pension benefits due to bad faith on his part.

The veteran's appeal of the issues related to his gunshot wound residuals and post-operative residuals has been dismissed due to a withdrawal by the appellant.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a human bite to the chest, finding that there was no evidence linking the disability to service.