Other conditions decisions — 2009

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected left lung pleural thickening of the left apex was denied as his disability did not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for peptic ulcer disease, finding that there is no evidence of a relationship between her current condition and her military service.

The Board found that the Veteran's cause of death was not caused by any service-related condition, and therefore denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death.

The Board found that the Veteran's sleep apnea was not incurred or aggravated during active service, nor is it proximately due to or the result of his service-connected hypertension or atrial fibrillation.

The Veteran's dental disability is not service-connected as it did not result from trauma during active duty and he has not met the eligibility criteria for VA outpatient dental treatment. The claim is denied.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a review of the Veteran's claims file by a medical professional to determine if his service-connected post-operative bilateral varicose veins contributed substantially or materially in bringing about his death. The Appellant is also seeking dependency and indemnity compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection as there was no chronic disease, injury, or disability manifested by tingling of the arms and hands incurred during service.

The Board has reopened the claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 due to new and material evidence showing ankylosis of the right index finger, which constitutes a significant additional disability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and conducting VA examinations.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations and consideration of new evidence.

The Veteran's squamous cell carcinoma of the left tonsil was not incurred in or aggravated by active service, nor may it be presumed to have been so incurred.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain updated medical records and schedule him for a VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected DJD of both feet.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have current diagnoses of a sleep disorder, skin condition, hiatal hernia, or sinus condition and there is no evidence linking these conditions to his active service. As such, the claims for service connection are denied.

The Veteran's overpayment of disability compensation benefits was properly created, and the remaining $2,997 debt is valid. The Committee on Waivers and Compromises granted a partial waiver for the amount of $3,544.60, leaving $2,997 to be waived.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional VA examination and records.

The Board finds that the April 1992 rating decision denying service connection for gastritis with reflux esophagitis is final and does not contain clear and unmistakable error. The Veteran's claim of entitlement to an earlier effective date for this condition has also been denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a urinary disability, claimed as weak bladder, is being remanded due to the need for additional examination. Her initial compensable evaluation for residuals of an ovarian cyst removal remains pending.

The Veteran's hallux abducto valgus of the right and left feet were not incurred or aggravated by active military service. Her headaches are not proximately due to or the result of her service-connected lumbar scoliosis and chronic lumbar strain.

The Board denied the claim as there is no competent evidence linking current joint disorders to service, including rubella in 1975.

The Veteran's current diagnosis of trigeminal neuralgia was not incurred in or aggravated by active service, and the Board denied his claim for service connection.