Other conditions decisions — 2009

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a dental condition for VA compensation purposes is denied as the condition does not meet the eligibility criteria.

The Board found that the Veteran's mood disorder is proximately due to or the result of his service-connected thoracolumbar spine strain with degenerative changes L2-L4, and granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's unauthorized private medical treatment for chest pain was denied as there was no authorization or preapproval from VA, and the facilities were feasibly available.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination to determine the nature and likely etiology of his claimed cerebrovascular disease.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and further evaluation is needed.

The Board found it plausible that the Veteran was exposed to asbestos in service, but concluded that his lung cancer was not related to this exposure. The VA examiner's opinion is needed to clarify whether the lung cancer was related to any possible in-service asbestos exposure.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for compensation benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151, finding that his cardioembolic stroke was not caused by VA carelessness, negligence, or error in judgment.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient explanation of VCAA requirements and incomplete treatment records. The appellant's claim for service connection for cause of death will be reconsidered after additional development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep disturbance, neurological disorders of the lower extremities, and increased evaluations for lumbar strain and right ankle fracture have been denied. The Board found no evidence to support these claims.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the VA Medical Center for additional development, including providing complete duty-to-inform notice and contacting UAMS to verify payment conditions under the Veterans Millennium Health Care and Benefits Act.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for her back disability was denied by the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

The Board found that the Veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected disability and denied both the claim for service connection for the cause of death and DIC under 38 U.S.C. § 1318.

The Veteran's residuals of fractures of the left and right rami of the mandible, including partial paresthesia, were rated as 10 percent disabling. The Board found that his condition did not warrant a higher rating.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for conjunctivitis, finding that there is no evidence of a current disability related to active service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's atrophy of the left leg is related to his military service and grants service connection for this condition.

The VA determined that the Veteran does not have a current heart disability and therefore denied service connection for a chronic disability of the heart.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals due to chemical exposure and Agent Orange exposure were denied as there is no evidence of such conditions during or after his service.

The Veteran's residuals of a lacerated left hand, at least prior to December 2007, were manifested by decreased sensation, decreased grip strength, mild impairment of range of motion of the thumb, and pain with certain motions. The Veteran's stroke residuals overshadowed his service-connected left forearm injury.

The Board denied service connection for the Veteran's bilateral elbow and hip disabilities, finding that they were not incurred in or aggravated by active service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's skin disorder was first manifest in service and is therefore granted service connection.