Other conditions decisions — 2010

The Board has determined that the reduction in disability rating from 100% to 50% for service-connected intermittent explosive behavior is not supported by evidence showing material improvement, and thus restored the original 100% rating.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of a bilateral leg disability separate and distinct from his service-connected peripheral polyneuropathy. Therefore, he is denied service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable evaluation for his service-connected dental disability is being remanded due to the need for clarification of which specific condition is on appeal and further examination.

The Veteran's unauthorized medical expenses incurred at a private facility were granted as he was the recipient of VA care within 24 months and timely sought emergency treatment for chest pain following shoulder blade pain.

The Board denied the Claimant's claim for the one-time payment from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund due to his forfeiture of VA benefits.

The Veteran's death was caused by myocardial infarction with resultant congestive heart failure, and service connection for cause of death has been granted. The other DIC claims are moot as the grant of service connection provides the greatest available benefit.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals for service connection for restrictive and obstructive pulmonary disease, claimed as due to asbestos and toxic chemical exposure, and entitlement to a 10 percent rating on the basis of multiple, noncompensable service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's initial increased rating claim for service-connected levoscoliosis with compression fractures of the spine was denied. His initial compensable rating claim for status post left ring finger repair with residuals was also denied.

The Board has remanded the case for additional records search and readjudication.

The Veteran seeks service connection for a left lung disability, including residuals of interstitial fibrosis. The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between his current condition and service.

The Veteran's service-connected urethral stricture and chronic prostatitis are currently rated at 60 percent, effective November 6, 2009. The Board found that the disability picture prior to this date was consistent with a 60 percent rating.

The Board found that the Veteran's current memory loss was not incurred in or aggravated by active military service and denied his claim.

The Board has granted service connection for acquired scoliosis of the thoracic spine. Service connection is denied for thoracolumbar strain with degenerative disc disease, lumbar facet arthropathy, and cervical spine degenerative disc disease.

The Board found that the Veteran's current anemia is not etiologically related to active service and is not caused or aggravated by a service-connected disability, leading to denial of his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's case is being remanded for a new VA examination to determine the cause of her urinary symptoms, including whether she has interstitial cystitis. The examiner will assess if her current symptoms are related to service.

The Board found no evidence linking the Veteran's current right toe disorder to his military service, and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the Appellant does not have legal entitlement to accrued benefits due to the death of her mother, F.M., as there were no pending claims at the time of F.M.'s death and she was not a dependent child. The claim is denied.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's duodenal ulcer disease was aggravated during his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for further development of medical records and a VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further examination and consideration due to the need for additional development of his knee disabilities.