Other conditions decisions — 2010

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the issue of service connection for panic disorder.

The Veteran's claimed left and right leg disorders are related to his service-connected bilateral ankle disabilities, but the Board finds that these symptoms do not constitute a separate disability for which service connection may be granted.

The Veteran's death was not caused or aggravated by a service-connected disability, and the Board denied entitlement to service connection for cause of death.

The Veteran's service treatment records show instances of acute gout, but there is no evidence of a current disability or ongoing symptoms. The Board finds that the preponderance of the evidence is against the claim for service connection for gout.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for Tourette's syndrome is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and a VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left lower leg thrombophlebitis is no longer a compensable disability, effective April 1, 2009. The issue of service connection for right leg disorder as secondary to the service-connected left lower leg thrombophlebitis remains pending.

The Board found that the unauthorized medical expenses incurred at a private hospital on April 14, 2008 were for an emergency condition and thus warrant payment or reimbursement.

The Board determined that the Veteran's cause of death was not related to service-connected conditions, and thus denied the claim for service connection for the cause of death.

The Board has found that the Veteran's pre-existing epiphora was aggravated by service, allowing for service connection. The issue of whether his sleep apnea is secondary to hypertension or other service-connected conditions remains pending.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities (residuals of cold injuries of both hands and feet) prevent him from obtaining and retaining substantially gainful employment, and the Board finds that a TDIU is granted.

The appellant is not eligible for educational assistance benefits under Chapter 35, as a matter of law. The appeal is denied.

The Board denied compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for the Veteran's right index finger deformity, concluding that it was not caused by VA treatment and did not result from any fault on VA's part.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hip disorder, avascular necrosis, is more likely than not of service origin and grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's post-operative residuals of left total hip arthroplasty are productive of markedly severe pain and limitation of motion, warranting a 70 percent evaluation.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a hearing before a Veterans Law Judge.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional VA examination to ascertain the current nature and severity of his service-connected residuals of excision of a left foot neuroma, including any musculoskeletal and neurological impairment. The claim will be readjudicated in light of all pertinent evidence.

The Veteran's claim for non-service connected disability pension was denied as his service did not meet the requirements for eligibility.

The Veteran's service was not for a period of 90 days or more during a recognized period of war, thus he does not meet the eligibility requirements for nonservice-connected disability pension benefits.

The Board has granted a 10 percent rating for the left eye macular hole status post pneumopexy repair and has found that a separate 10 percent rating is warranted for visual field defect. The appellant's service-connected conditions are due to direct service connection.