Other conditions decisions — 2005

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for seborrheic keratosis and onychomycosis, finding no credible evidence to support a link between these conditions and his military service.

The veteran's claim for the creation of an overpayment of VA compensation benefits is being remanded due to a lack of explanation on how the amount was calculated.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 30 percent for her service-connected right long thoracic nerve palsy (minor) due to subclavian vein thrombosis, finding that the evidence did not show all shoulder and elbow movements were lost or severely affected.

The Board found that the veteran's current skin condition did not have its onset in service and was not caused by any incident of service. The claim for service connection for a skin condition is denied.

The veteran's claims for initial compensable evaluations for chemical burns of the right and left arms are being remanded due to procedural issues, including failure to provide proper notice under the VCAA.

The Board has remanded the case due to unclear service dates and need for a medical opinion on whether hypertension during service contributed to the veteran's fatal myocardial infarction.

The Board found that the reduction of the evaluation from 30 to 10 percent for tendonitis and degenerative joint disease of the right shoulder was proper.

The veteran is seeking service connection for osteoporosis that he claims was caused by his use of Predisone therapy for iridocyclitis during service. The VA has not obtained all relevant medical records and a new examination is needed to determine the relationship between the veteran's current condition and his prior treatment.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining additional medical records and arranging for a VA examination to determine if any current dental or jaw disability is related to the in-service chin injury.

The Board found that the veteran's discharge from service for the period of January 25, 1991 to April 18, 2001 was dishonorable and therefore constituted a bar to VA benefits.

The veteran's death was not caused by or substantially contributed to by a service-connected disability. The appellant's claim for accrued benefits is denied as it was filed more than one year after the veteran's death.

The Board has determined that the earliest date of receipt of a claim for service connection for arteriovenous fistula is July 9, 1999. Therefore, an effective date of July 9, 1999, but no earlier, is established for the award of service connection for arteriovenous fistula.

The veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for his left posterior tibial sensory nerve component injury prior to December 26, 2002 was granted. He is currently assigned a 10 percent rating for this condition from May 30, 2000.

The veteran's appeal for restoration of a 30 percent disability rating and special monthly compensation for blindness in the right eye from May 1, 2000, through November 6, 2002 is denied.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims of service connection for a sinus disorder and skin disorder of the arms, feet, and legs. The claims of reopening service connection for low back disorder and psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD) were also denied.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a VA ophthalmological examination and review of the claims file.

The Board found that in-service injury to tooth number 8, which was repaired with a crown during service, is the result of service trauma. Therefore, the veteran's claim for service connection for dental trauma to tooth number 8 is granted.

The Board denied the appellant's request for waiver of overpayment of death pension in the amount of $4,022.00 because her request was not timely filed within the 180-day period allowed following notification of the creation of the indebtedness.

The Board has determined that the veteran's unauthorized medical expenses incurred on October 11, 2000 are eligible for reimbursement under the Veterans Millennium Health Care and Benefits Act. The emergency treatment provided was necessary due to a serious threat to health or life, and VA facilities were not feasibly available.

The Board has ordered further development of the claim, including obtaining medical opinions and verifying exposure to asbestos or radiation. The case will be returned for further adjudication.