Other conditions decisions — 2008

The veteran's death was caused by hepatic failure due to liver cancer and atrial fibrillation, which the Board found service-connected on a presumptive basis as it occurred after discharge from active service. Therefore, service connection for the cause of the veteran's death is granted.

The claim for payment or reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses incurred at Baptist Memorial Hospital from April 12, 2006 to April 19, 2006 is being remanded due to the need for additional development and notice under the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000.

The VA denied the veteran's claims for service connection for aches and pains in his legs and arms, as well as for a sinus condition. The Board found that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his active duty service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased rating and special monthly compensation, finding that his left thigh disorder does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.

The Board denied an increased rating for organic brain syndrome, finding that the evidence did not support a higher evaluation.

The veteran's claims for service connection for a nervous system disorder and a circulatory disorder due to lead exposure are being remanded for further development.

The veteran's claim for disability benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. � 1151 is being remanded due to the need for additional VA medical records related to his right foot surgeries.

The Board has determined that the veteran's paroxysmal atrial fibrillation does not meet the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for gouty arthritis, finding that there was no evidence of gout during or within one year after his separation from active duty. The Board concluded that the veteran did not have a current disability and that any complaints he had were not related to service.

The Board has determined that an apportionment of $463.60 monthly from the veteran's VA disability compensation benefits is warranted to provide adequate support for the appellant.

The Board found clear and unmistakable evidence that the veteran had bilateral pes cavus prior to his military service. The pre-existing condition was not aggravated during service beyond its natural progression, resulting in additional disability from superimposed disease or injury.

The veteran's claim for a compensable evaluation for left ear otitis externa with defective hearing is being remanded. The issue of service connection for right ear otitis externa has also been referred to the RO.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an extraschedular rating for her service-connected digestive disability, finding that the assigned schedular evaluation adequately described her disability level and symptomatology.

The Board is remanding the case for proper notification to be issued to the appellant prior to adjudication by the Board. The appeal is about whether new and material evidence has been presented to reopen a claim for basic eligibility for Department of Veterans Affairs death benefits.

The veteran's service connection claim for colorectal cancer is granted due to the presence of pre-cancerous polyps in service, which may have contributed to his current condition.

The veteran is seeking an increased rating for his service-connected obstructive airway disease, which was last evaluated at 30 percent. The Board has determined that a new VA examination is necessary to determine the current level of severity of the disability.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for epidermoid carcinoma of the cervix and determined that it was incurred during her active military service.

The Board denied the appellant's claim to reopen her service connection for the cause of death, finding that no new and material evidence had been received.

The Board found that new and material evidence has not been submitted to reopen the claim of service connection for the residuals of a dislocated left hip with a fractured pelvis. The previous denial remains final.

The Board found no evidence of a chronic spine condition during service and denied the claim for service connection.