Other conditions decisions — 2009

The appeal is remanded to the RO for scheduling a Travel Board hearing as requested by the Veteran.

The appellant's claim for increased DIC benefits based on the need for regular aid and attendance was denied as she does not meet the criteria to receive additional compensation.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a chronic disability manifested by dizziness secondary to his service-connected cervical spine disability, as the preponderance of the evidence is against finding that the dizziness was caused or aggravated by the cervical spine disability.

The appellant is not eligible for DIC benefits as she remarried after the age of 57, which precludes her from being recognized as the Veteran's surviving spouse.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, as there was no evidence showing that his death was related to any in-service disease or injury.

The veteran's squamous cell carcinoma of the bladder with bilateral hydroureteronephrosis was rated at 60 percent, and his fecal incontinence remained at 30 percent.

The Board denied service connection for a back disorder as there was no evidence of a current disability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a lupus rash on the face, blood clots, and protein C deficiency as new and material evidence was not received to reopen the previously denied claims.

The appeal was dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The appellant was denied recognition as the surviving spouse due to evidence showing that she and the Veteran were divorced in January 1994, and there is no proof of a valid marriage or common law marriage.

The Veteran's hammer toes on his right foot have caused pain, stiffness, weakness, fatigability, and decreased range of motion. Degenerative joint disease of the feet was not related to service.

The appellant does not qualify as the Veteran's surviving spouse for DIC, death pension benefits, and accrued benefits purposes.

The appeal to reopen the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death was denied as new and material evidence was not submitted.

The Board remands the claim for further development and consideration, as there was not substantial compliance with a previous remand directive.

The veteran's peptic ulcer disease was not related to active military service.

The appeal was dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a left leg injury, as there was no evidence of a chronic disability in service or within many years thereafter, and the diagnosed upper motor neuron lesion of his left lower extremity is not associated with active duty.

The Veteran's residuals of a right tympanomastoidectomy were incurred in service.

The appeal is remanded to the RO for additional development and compliance with VCAA requirements.

The Board determined that the evidence did not support a claim for service connection for bilateral hip replacement as it was not related to the Veteran's service-connected low back disability.