Other conditions decisions — 2010

The VA Board found that the Veteran's current chest pain, fainting, and dizziness were not incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Veteran's Raynaud's syndrome, characterized by two or more digital ulcers and a history of characteristic attacks without amputation, is now rated at the highest available level (60% disabling).

The Board has determined that the reduction of the Veteran's VA nonservice-connected pension benefits based on excessive countable income was correct, effective March 1, 2002.

The Veteran's death was caused by acute myocardial infarction, which is a disease presumptively related to his POW status. Therefore, the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death is granted.

The Board has found no medical evidence linking the Veteran's current equilibrium disorder to his military service, including noise exposure on the flight line. The claim is denied.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection of a pinched nerve in the neck and granted it, finding that new evidence submitted since the final denial supports the reopening of the claim.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for scheduling a personal hearing before a Veterans Law Judge at the RO.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for additional medical examination and development of his claims file, including obtaining Social Security Administration records.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have current back or neck disorders related to his military service, including inservice football injuries. Service connection for residuals of a back injury and residuals of a neck injury is denied.

The Veteran's post bilateral exostectomy of the great toes is currently rated at 10 percent, and he is not entitled to a higher rating.

The Veteran's spinal cancer and residuals were not incurred or aggravated by service, including exposure to herbicides. The Board found no credible evidence linking the Veteran's condition to his military service.

The Board has ordered a remand to determine the correct amount of overpayment and the time period during which it was created, as well as to ensure that all relevant evidence is considered.

The Veteran's claim for VA payment of emergency medical services from June 16 to June 19, 1995 is denied as he was not service-connected at the time and no other provisions for reimbursement apply.

The Board is remanding the case due to a request for a hearing at the RO and other procedural issues.

The Board has granted a partial waiver of the overpayment of VA pension benefits in the amount of $1,291.00 and reduced monthly payments to $60 per month due to financial hardship.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of November 1, 2007 for the addition of S.A.P. as a dependent spouse due to notification being provided after one year from the event.

The Veteran's vision in his left eye did not improve after the cataract surgery, and he experienced complications such as corneal edema. The Board found that these issues were not caused by VA negligence or carelessness, but rather reasonably foreseeable events.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's treatment at VA facilities and potential entitlement under an 'individual authorization' theory.

The Veteran's claim for a higher evaluation from August 26, 1999 to September 29, 1999 was granted and he is now rated at 30 percent. The effective date of this rating remains as September 29, 1999.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining a medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's current respiratory disabilities are related to exposure to asbestos in service and whether they are related to exposure to jet fuel during service.