Other conditions decisions — 2007

The Board has determined that the cause of the veteran's death, left breast cancer, did not have its onset during service or within the first post-service year. The evidence does not establish a relationship between the veteran's breast cancer and military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an initial compensable evaluation for pterygium, right eye and service connection for left leg disability and status post pterygium excision, left eye. The veteran is not entitled to a compensable rating for his pterygium, right eye, as he does not have any impairment of central visual acuity.

The Board has remanded the case due to a failure to schedule a hearing at the regional office.

The veteran's claim for nonservice-connected pension benefits is being remanded to the RO for further development and consideration.

The Board found that the appellant intentionally misled VA as to her remarriage after the veteran's death, which resulted in a waiver of nonservice-connected death pension overpayment being denied.

The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for his service-connected prostate cancer has been remanded due to the need for additional medical records and a VA examination.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a right eye disorder and an increased rating for bilateral hearing loss. The decision is based on the evidence of record, which did not support granting either claim.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for service connection for the cause of her husband's death, finding that there was no evidence showing or suggesting a causal relationship between his terminal metastatic gallbladder carcinoma and his military service or any of his service-connected disabilities.

The Board found that the veteran's service-connected loss of a testicle did not warrant an initial compensable rating. The case is also remanded for further action regarding the effective date and CUE claim.

The veteran's hand and head tremors are attributable to his service-connected post-operative back condition, which is granted as secondary service connection.

The Board has denied the appellant's claim to reopen her surviving spouse claim for VA death benefits, finding that no new and material evidence was submitted to show she was married to the veteran at the time of his death.

The veteran's unauthorized medical expenses for emergency treatment at Legacy Salmon Creek Hospital were approved due to the emergent nature of his condition, which was not caused by an accident or work-related injury and did not have coverage under a health-plan contract.

The Board denied service connection for an eye disorder and initial compensable ratings for carpal tunnel syndrome of the right and left wrists. The veteran's eye disorders are considered refractive errors not related to service, while his corneal erosions and map-dot-fingerprint dystrophy were first shown during service.

The Board found that the veteran's current back disability is not related to his service or a service-connected condition, and thus denied the claim for service connection.

The Board has granted a higher disability rating of 60 percent for the postoperative residuals of a perforation of the ureter, effective January 17, 2006.

The Board has determined that the veteran's right thumb condition warrants a 30 percent disability rating, effective from the date of the claim.

The Board found no evidence of a pituitary tumor during service or within one year after separation, and there is no competent medical opinion linking the current condition to service. The claim for service connection was denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for weight loss, fever, chills and night sweats, fatigue, elevated liver enzymes, and gastrointestinal symptoms due to undiagnosed illnesses. The veteran did not have a chronic disability manifested by these conditions that was related to his active military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for cardiovascular disease and pericarditis, finding that there was no evidence of a chronic condition during service or an applicable presumptive period.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current disability related to his in-service hematuria or vasectomy, and therefore service connection for these conditions is denied.