Other conditions decisions — 2008

The Board found that the preponderance of the evidence was against a finding that the veteran's deep vein thrombosis with a pulmonary embolism was linked to any incident of service, including his presumed exposure to herbicides while on active duty in Vietnam.

The appeal for service connection for bilateral hammertoes was remanded to the RO for additional development, including consideration of new evidence submitted by the veteran.

The appeal for TDIU is remanded to the Agency of Original Jurisdiction (AOJ) for further development, including a new VA examination.

The veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for residuals of the removal of a pituitary tumor was remanded for additional development, including a new VA examination.

The veteran's claim for nonservice-connected disability pension benefits was denied because his military service did not meet the required criteria.

The case is remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to assess the severity of the veteran's neurological manifestation in his right lower extremity.

The Board denied the appellant's request for restoration of accreditation and a stay in the implementation of cancellation of his accreditation to represent claimants before VA, based on clear and convincing evidence that he accepted unlawful compensation, solicited illegal fees, and misled and deceived claimants.

The veteran is not entitled to a compensable initial rating for loss of use of a creative organ as there is no evidence of deformity.

The appeal was dismissed due to the veteran's death.

The veteran's pre-existing left inguinal hernia repair became permanently worse during his second period of service, and he is granted service connection for the residuals.

The veteran's claim for reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses incurred at a private facility on November 28, 2004 was denied because the services rendered were not for an adjudicated service-connected disability and there was no emergency situation that would have been hazardous to his life or health.

The appeal is remanded to the RO for further development and consideration of new evidence regarding the veteran's claim to reopen service connection for a duodenal ulcer.

The veteran's claim for reimbursement of unauthorized inpatient medical treatment provided by the Sterling Regional Medical Center during the period November 22-28, 2004 was denied because he had Medicare coverage and thus did not meet the criteria under the Veterans Millennium Health Care and Benefits Act.

The veteran was granted a 30 percent rating for residuals of carcinoma of the abdomen, status post laparotomy, effective July 2006.

The veteran's claim for an effective date prior to March 6, 2001, for the award of a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability was granted with an effective date of April 30, 2000.

The veteran's service-connected SLE was granted an evaluation of 60 percent, while the other conditions remained at their current ratings.

The veteran's service-connected residuals of left fibular fracture, status post excision of synostosis are manifested by a reoccurrence of synostosis of the distal tibia and fibula, limitation of plantar flexion in the left ankle with increasing complaints of pain on repetitive testing, daily flare-ups of pain running from his left ankle to the left thigh, the need to use a cane and an ankle-fixation orthotic, and functional limitations in performing activities that require any standing or walking for any length of time.

The Board denied service connection for a psychogenic gastrointestinal disorder as it was not related to the veteran's active service or his service-connected schizophrenia.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a right hip disability and an increased rating for his right foot 2nd metatarsal stress fracture residuals.

The Board denied the claims for service connection for left scapular muscle area pain and a back injury due to lack of evidence showing an in-service injury or disease, and no current disability.