Other conditions decisions — 2007

The Board denied service connection for a bilateral foot disability in May 1967, finding that the condition existed prior to service and was not aggravated during service.,New evidence submitted since the May 1967 denial does not relate to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate the hallux valgus claims.

The veteran is seeking compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for short bowel syndrome, which he claims was caused by surgery performed at a VA medical facility in March 2003. The case must be remanded to obtain additional medical opinions and develop the record further.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for postoperative residuals of a right medial meniscus tear and chondromalacia patella is being remanded to the RO due to inadequate medical examination.

The Board has determined that the veteran's adenocarcinoid of the appendix is related to his military service, including presumed herbicide exposure in Vietnam. As such, the claim for service connection is granted.

The Board has determined that the veteran's detached retina of the right eye and retinal tear of the left eye are related to injuries sustained on Active Duty for Training (ACDUTRA) in November 1988, and service connection is granted.

The veteran's service connection claims for Raynaud's phenomenon of both hands are granted. The pharyngitis claim is remanded for proper VCAA notice and a VA examination to determine if the veteran has any additional chronic sinus residuals as a result of VA treatment performed on September 3, 2004.

The Board denied reopening the claim for a skin disorder and service connection for hypertension, both secondary to presumed Agent Orange exposure.,Service connection was not granted for either condition.

The veteran's claim for nonservice-connected pension is being remanded due to the need for additional medical evaluations and records, including SSA disability benefits information.

The veteran is seeking to have his disability rating for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma restored from a reduced level. The Board has determined that the appeal requires a hearing before a Veterans Law Judge.

The veteran's service is not considered to have occurred during a period of war, thus he does not meet the basic eligibility requirements for nonservice-connected disability pension benefits.

The case is being remanded for further development and adjudication.

The veteran does not have any current residual of an in-service head trauma and the Board finds that service connection for residuals of head trauma is denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not meet the eligibility requirements for VA educational assistance benefits under Chapters 30 and 1606 of the U.S. Code, due to her service dates and other criteria.

The veteran withdrew his appeal concerning the claims for entitlement to service connection for a skin condition of the feet, a skin rash on the fingers, and PTSD.

The veteran is seeking service connection for a back disorder, which he claims was caused by his work as a heavy equipment operator during active duty. The Board has ordered additional development of the record to include obtaining Social Security Administration (SSA) disability benefits records and readjudicating the claim.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected neurofibromatosis was related to his seizures, which contributed to his respiratory failure and ultimately caused his death. As such, the cause of the veteran's death is now considered service connected.

The Board has remanded the case for further action due to a request for a personal hearing that was withdrawn, and for clarification on whether the veteran still desires a hearing.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to clarify the diagnosis of gout and determine its etiology.

The veteran's unauthorized medical expenses incurred at private facilities were not reimbursable as they did not meet the criteria for reimbursement under VA regulations.

The Board has determined that the cause of the veteran's death was not related to any service-connected disability or in-service disease or injury.