Other conditions decisions — 2009

The Board has determined that the Veteran's polycystic ovarian syndrome is not controlled by continuous treatment, and thus does not meet the criteria for a higher initial evaluation of 30 percent.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for porphyria cutanea tarda, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus are being remanded due to incomplete records and the need for further medical examination.

The Veteran disputes the validity of an overpayment of VA compensation benefits in the amount of $3,029.00 and requests a remand to search for any VA health care enrollment forms submitted between March 2000 and March 2005.

The VA has granted service connection for intermittent explosive disorder and assigned an initial rating of 50 percent, effective December 1, 2005. The Veteran's symptoms have resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability or productivity.

The Veteran's claim for an increased disability evaluation for his service-connected residuals of 4th and 5th extensor tendon repairs, right hand is being remanded due to the need for further examination to determine if there are separate neurological manifestations.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete records, specifically missing emergency treatment records from Grady Memorial Hospital. The Veteran's claim for reimbursement of medical expenses incurred at a private facility is pending further development.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining information about the Veteran's proximity to Khamisiyah, Iraq and seeking a medical opinion on whether his glioblastoma multiforme was due to exposure to chemical agents there.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly pension based on the need for aid and attendance is being remanded due to outstanding VA treatment records and Social Security Administration records that must be obtained.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection of a prostate condition and tinnitus. The prostate claim was not granted due to lack of evidence linking current symptoms to service, while the tinnitus claim was denied as there is no evidence showing that it started in service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertensive cardiovascular disease, chronic residuals of a sore throat, and status post right herniorrhaphy as there is no competent evidence linking these conditions to his active duty.

The Veteran's claim for reimbursement of medical expenses incurred at a private hospital on October 8, 2005 was denied because VA facilities were feasibly available and the services rendered were not in an emergency situation.

The Veteran is seeking an earlier effective date for the award of special monthly pension (SMP) based on the need for regular aid and attendance. The case must be remanded to consider additional evidence received by the RO.

The Board has determined that there is a nexus between the Veteran's endometriosis and her service, granting her claim for service connection.

The Veteran's death occurred before the VA specially adapted housing grant was deposited into an escrow account. The appellant requested reimbursement for expenses incurred related to the home adaptation, but there is no evidence that the Veteran himself incurred any obligation over and above the $6,459 already paid in connection with his specially adapted housing grant.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to uncertainty regarding the stability of his condition and the availability of VA beds during the period in question.

The Board has granted service connection for defective hearing in the left ear. The case is now being returned to determine if a compensable rating should be assigned for the right ear.

The Board found that the Veteran's bilateral eye disability was not incurred in or aggravated by his active duty service and denied both his claim for service connection and his request for special monthly pension.

The Board found that the Veteran's current skin disability did not have onset in service and was not caused or aggravated by his active service, thus denying his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for his bilateral eye disability is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board found that the April 1954, April 2004, and May 2007 rating decisions denying service connection for orchitis and right testicular atrophy associated with mumps were not clearly and unmistakably erroneous. The Veteran did not have a current disability.