Other conditions decisions — 2008

The Board has remanded the case to obtain additional evidence regarding the type of leukemia the veteran had, as well as records from his treatment during the relevant period. The appellant must provide information about her husband's medical care and submit any available medical evidence.

The veteran is seeking clarification on his attendance status for a specific period of time during his graduate course work. The Board has decided to remand the case back to the RO for further action, including obtaining corrected documentation from WGU.

The veteran's claim for service connection for squamous cell carcinoma of the oropharynx, including as secondary to herbicide exposure is being remanded due to outstanding medical records.

The Board found no evidence of a chronic foot disorder in service and concluded that the veteran's current bilateral foot disorder did not begin during his military service. The claim for service connection was denied.

The Board found that the veteran's death was not caused by or substantially contributed to by a disability incurred in service, and thus denied service connection for cause of death. The appellant did not meet the basic eligibility requirements for nonservice-connected death pension benefits due to her husband's service as recognized guerrillas.

The appellant's claim is dismissed due to her death, and the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this case.

The Board has remanded the case for further proceedings consistent with a July 2007 Memorandum Decision from the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, which found that the Board's decision was inadequate due to its failure to reconcile the veteran's current non-service-connected disability evaluation and his service-connected heart disability.

The veteran's claim for service connection for a dental disability to obtain VA outpatient dental treatment was denied as he does not meet the requirements under 38 C.F.R. § 17.161 for such purpose.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for an apportionment of the veteran's VA compensation benefits on behalf of their minor child, finding that the criteria for a special apportionment have not been met due to financial hardship.

The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for SMC based on his spouse's need for A&A is being remanded to the RO, along with his spouse's claim for an earlier effective date based on her need for A&A. The claims will be adjudicated together in light of 38 C.F.R. § 3.401(a)(3).

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a genitourinary disorder, finding that there was no evidence of a current disability and that any existing condition is not related to his military service.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a right foot injury and residuals of a left elbow/arm injury, finding no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has ordered the case to be remanded for additional development, including a VA medical examination and issuance of an opinion regarding whether the veteran's current allergic conjunctivitis is related to service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's ulcerative colitis was not incurred during his military service and therefore denied the claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and readjudication using the old version of 38 C.F.R. § 3.156.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection of a gastrointestinal disorder, finding that it was decided on the merits without involving any presumption or new evidence.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for accrued benefits in excess of $6,886.75 already awarded due to a lack of evidence showing that he bore any expenses related to his father's last sickness or burial.

The Board has determined that the veteran's constipation and residual sebaceous cysts are related to her active service. The claim for service connection is granted.

The Board has granted service connection for Osgood-Schlatter disease of the right and left knees, but did not address claims for increased ratings or secondary service connection.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for residuals of a back injury, secondary service connection for an eye disability as related to diabetes mellitus, and left foot arthritis. The claim for residuals of a back injury was not reopened due to lack of new and material evidence.