Other conditions decisions — 2009

The Board has determined that the Veteran's inguinal and ventral hernias are not related to his service-connected duodenal ulcer with upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage and duodenitis, and thus denied the claim for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for further examination and development of his service-connected fungus infection of the groin and feet.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current left shoulder condition, including a chronic un-united fracture of the distal aspect of the clavicle, is related to his active service. The benefit of doubt has been applied in favor of the Veteran.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a chronic pulmonary/respiratory disability, finding no evidence of such a condition during or after service and concluding that any current disability is not related to service.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and found that the Veteran's current gynecological disorder is related to her military service. The right knee disability remains at a 10 percent rating.

The Board finds that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of Leishmaniasis or Vitiligo, and there is no evidence to support service connection for these conditions. The Veteran's vitiligo was diagnosed prior to active duty and preexisting in-service insect bites are not considered aggravation.

The Board found that the Veteran's right ear and face pain did not begin in service or for many years thereafter, and has not been shown to be otherwise related to service. Therefore, service connection is denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of dental trauma involving a 10-unit bridge was denied as there is no evidence that the condition resulted from a disease or injury incurred in or aggravated by his military service.

The Veteran's death was caused by congestive heart failure and nonischemic cardiomyopathy, which the VA is required to determine if they are service-connected.

The Board has denied the claim of service connection for bilateral myopia as new and material evidence was not received to reopen the claim, which had previously been denied in February 2003.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's membranous glomerulonephritis is not service-connected, but has ordered further development to consider exposure to ionizing radiation and carbon tetrachloride.

The Board found that recovery of the overpayment would be against equity and good conscience, thus denying the waiver petition.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for decreased muscle volume of the left thigh and calf, as well as service connection for decreased vision in his right eye secondary to service-connected conditions, were denied. The evidence did not support a finding that any of these conditions were related or aggravated by his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that additional evidentiary development is necessary prior to the adjudication of the Veteran's claim, including obtaining service personnel records and considering whether the Veteran was exposed to asbestos or herbicide agents during his military service.

The Veteran's medical expenses for May 8, 2006 and from May 10 through May 12, 2006 were reimbursed as the treatment was necessary due to a severe condition that would have been hazardous if delayed.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for basic eligibility for Department of Veterans Affairs benefits due to a lack of recognized service in the United States Armed Forces, specifically as a member of the Philippine Commonwealth Army or the recognized guerrillas.

The Veteran's claimed chronic pancreatitis is not service-connected as there is no evidence of a current diagnosis and the condition did not develop during active duty or due to a service-connected disorder.

The Board found that the Veteran's loss of teeth and gastrointestinal disability were not caused by VA treatment, and thus denied his claims for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable evaluation for service-connected fractured third and fourth metacarpal, long finger, left hand is being remanded due to the need for additional development including obtaining medical records from the Indian Clinic and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board has determined that additional evidentiary development is necessary prior to the adjudication of the appellant's claim for service connection for a schizo-affective disorder. The appellant asserts that his current disability may be related to a condition he was diagnosed with in service, but further examination and evidence are needed to determine if there is an association between these conditions.