Other conditions decisions — 2007

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and the need for further examination. The veteran is seeking a higher rating for her right foot disability, which was initially rated at 10 percent.

The Board found no current diagnosis of mitral valve prolapse and denied the veteran's claim for service connection.

The Board is remanding the case to obtain additional evidence regarding the appellant's discharge and its impact on his eligibility for VA Loan Guaranty benefits.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further examination and opinion regarding service connection for cardiomyopathy with congestive heart failure, including as secondary to the veteran's service-connected disabilities. The examiner is requested to provide an opinion on whether PTSD caused or aggravated his current heart condition.

The veteran's claim for TDIU due to service-connected disabilities is denied as he does not have any service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for a right hand disorder, finding that the veteran's in-service injury is related to his current condition. The hearing loss and tinnitus issues remain unresolved.

The Board denied the appellant's request for waiver of recovery of overpayment of educational benefits in the amount of $1,582.58 due to a lack of timely submission of her request.

The Board has determined that the veteran's right and left foot disabilities are service-connected due to aggravation during active duty.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for dry eye syndrome, with pterygium and history of conjunctivitis is being remanded due to the need for additional examination and consideration of extraschedular evaluation.

The appeal has been dismissed as the appellant withdrew their appeal prior to a decision being made.

The VA determined that the veteran's post-operative residuals of a left knee injury with chondromalacia of patella do not warrant a disability rating in excess of 10 percent.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to determine the etiology of the veteran's current back disability, which may be associated with service. The appeal will be remanded for this purpose.

The Board has granted service connection for a thoracic spine disability and assigned an initial 30 percent rating, effective December 7, 2001. The veteran's claim for higher ratings for chronic low back pain is no longer in appellate status as the full benefit sought on appeal was granted.

The veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses incurred at a non-VA facility due to an emergency treatment received on December 17, 2004 is being remanded for further development and consideration.

The Board has determined that the veteran's death was caused by adenocarcinoma of the lung, which is a respiratory cancer that developed within 30 years after his exposure to Agent Orange during service. As such, the criteria for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death based on presumptions are met.

The Board found that the veteran's oral cancer was not incurred in or aggravated by service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has ordered a remand to clarify the relationship between the veteran's cancer and exposure to herbicides in Vietnam, as well as to determine if he is eligible for Dependents' Educational Assistance.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to scheduling issues and need for medical opinions regarding service connection claims.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a personal hearing via video conference.