Other conditions decisions — 2004

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining Social Security Administration records and a VA orthopedic examination.

The veteran's appeals for increased evaluations of his service-connected bilateral spondylolisis, L5, with herniated disc at L5-S1 and status post acute deep thrombophlebitis of the right leg with chronic venous insufficiency are being remanded to allow for additional development.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claim for service connection for an eye disorder, which includes cataracts and a fungal infection. The medical opinions provided support the conclusion that these conditions are related to active service.

The veteran's appeal was denied for payment/reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses incurred at Citrus Memorial Hospital on December 12, 2001. The AOJ did not have all necessary information to make a decision.

The Board found that the veteran's squamous cell carcinoma of the right tonsil with metastasis to a lymph node was not incurred in or aggravated by service and may not be presumed to have been incurred therein.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development due to missing medical records, and the veteran's claim of reopening service connection for post-operative residuals for varicose veins will be reconsidered.

The Board has determined that the veteran's lung disorder, claimed as due to asbestos exposure in service, was not incurred or aggravated by active service. The postoperative residuals of a right inguinal hernia repair have also been denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for cancer of the pancreas, liver, and lung due to exposure to herbicides in service. The evidence did not support a finding that the cancer was incurred or aggravated by military service.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for service connection due to lack of medical evidence linking his current conditions to his military service. The veteran is required to undergo VA examinations to determine if his bilateral leg cramps and loss of sense of smell are related to his period of active service.

The veteran's initial application for service connection for a psychiatric disorder was received in January 1982. The Board affirmed the RO decision denying service connection in April 1982, and the veteran appealed to the Board which denied his claim in December 1983. In July 1995, he submitted new evidence requesting an effective date prior to July 13, 1995 for a grant of service connection for schizoaffective disorder.

The Board has remanded the case due to additional evidence received and procedural issues, including a request for an extraschedular rating.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination to determine if the appellant requires regular aid and attendance.

The Board has remanded the case due to VCAA compliance issues and clarification of accrued benefits claim related to Medicare premiums.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to incomplete consideration of certain documents.

The case is being remanded for further development to determine if the veteran's daughter has spina bifida or a form of it, as claimed.

The Board found no evidence of a current pulmonary disorder related to service, including asbestos exposure. The veteran's claim for service connection was denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for waiver of recovery of an overpayment of improved pension benefits in the amount of $3,019. The decision found that the debt was validly created and that recovery would not be against the principles of equity and good conscience.

The Board found that the veteran has the mental capacity to handle his own affairs, including disbursement of funds without limitation.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals (BVA) determined that the appellant's late husband did not have qualifying military service for VA benefits and therefore denied her claim for basic eligibility for Department of Veterans Affairs death benefits.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current pulmonary disease is not related to service and may not be presumed to have been incurred in service. The appeal for service connection for pulmonary disease is denied.