Other conditions decisions — 2009

The Board denied service connection for thrombocythemia and arthritis, finding no evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's active service or exposure to ionizing radiation.,Service connection was not granted for arthritis as there is insufficient evidence to establish a link between the condition and any service-connected disability.

The Veteran died in March 2006 due to acute coronary insufficiency. The death certificate lists this as the cause of death. Service connection was not established for any disability at the time of his death, and there is no evidence linking the cause of death to service or any service-connected condition.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a VA examination to determine if any right and/or left hip disorder is related to the veteran's service-connected left knee disorder. The claim for an increased evaluation of the left knee disorder also needs to be addressed.

The Veteran's daughter, A. P.W., is seeking an increased apportionment of his compensation benefits. The RO/AMC will re-adjudicate the claim to include attributing the correct amount of income attributable per month to A. P.W.'s mother and ensure that all interested parties are notified appropriately.

The Veteran is eligible for VA outpatient dental treatment on a one-time completion basis due to missing teeth and appropriate treatment not provided within 90 days prior to discharge.

The Veteran claims service connection for a left eye disorder, but the appeal is remanded due to missing service treatment records and lack of evidence regarding an in-service injury. The case will be returned to the Board after obtaining additional information.

The Board has determined that there is no current diagnosis of bilateral foot drop due to nerve damage, and the Veteran's service treatment records do not show a recurrence of this condition. Therefore, the claim for service connection is denied.

The Board has determined that the appellant's income exceeds the maximum annual limit for receipt of nonservice-connected death pension benefits, and thus her claim is denied.

The Board denied the claim of entitlement to basic eligibility for VA benefits as new and material evidence was not received, thus the appeal is denied.

The Board found no evidence that the Veteran's cause of death, Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML), was caused or aggravated by service. The claim for service connection for the cause of death is denied.

The Board has ordered additional development due to the need for a VA opinion regarding whether the Veteran's alcoholism and polysubstance abuse are service-connected, as well as their relationship to his PTSD.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for obesity, sleep apnea, ventral hernia, hypertension, headaches, and depression as these conditions are not found to be proximately due or the result of his service-connected right heel disability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cardiovascular disorder is as likely as not caused or aggravated by VA's prescription of incorrect medication, and thus compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for a cardiovascular disorder is granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for colon cancer, including as a result of exposure to asbestos and/or Agent Orange, is being remanded due to the need for clarification regarding the VA examiner's opinion on the relationship between his asbestos exposure in service and his current condition.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to determine the current severity of her pelvic inflammatory disease and whether she is entitled to a rating in excess of 10 percent.

The Veteran's HIV has not resulted in any significant symptoms or complications that would warrant a higher rating, and the current 30 percent rating remains appropriate.

The Veteran's unauthorized private medical expenses incurred from January 19, 2004 to January 20, 2004 are now covered by VA as the evidence shows that VA facilities were not feasibly available and informed of the Veteran's condition.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral upper leg injuries and shin splints, finding that there is no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a chronic bilateral foot disorder, including calluses and 'jungle rot,' was denied as the evidence did not establish that his condition originated during active service.

The Board has granted service connection for genital herpes, finding that the condition is related to service.