Other conditions decisions — 2010

The Board has determined that the appellant's income exceeds the maximum allowable for death pension benefits, even after accounting for unreimbursed medical expenses. Therefore, she is not entitled to these benefits.

The Veteran seeks payment or reimbursement for medical expenses incurred at St. Joseph Hospital on June 21, 2007 due to chest pains. The case is being remanded to determine if the Veteran's TDIU rating is considered permanent and total.

The Board has determined that the amputation of the left foot's fifth toe is proximately due to, the result of, or chronically aggravated by his service-connected Type II Diabetes Mellitus.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for a chronic disability due to an undiagnosed illness secondary to his service in Southwest Asia during the Persian Gulf War. The case has been remanded for additional development, including proper notice and a medical examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's chronic gastrointestinal disorder, to include diverticulosis coli, did not originate in service or for many years thereafter and is not related to any incident of service. The claim for a muscle disorder manifested by right side pain was also denied.

The Veteran's claimed residuals of acute viral labyrinthitis are not service-connected as there is no evidence linking his current dizziness to an in-service episode of acute viral labyrinthitis.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of carcinoma of the prostate and an increase in a 10 percent rating for hiatal hernia. The Veteran's hiatal hernia is currently rated as noncompensable.

The Board found that the Veteran's anal incontinence was not caused or aggravated by active duty military service.

The Veteran's request for service connection for a stomach disorder is being remanded due to his desire for a video-conference hearing.

The Veteran's son, C.C., is seeking recognition as the 'helpless child' of his father due to permanent incapacity for self-support prior to reaching age 18. The RO denied this claim in April 2005 and has now remanded it for further evaluation.

The Board found that the Veteran's current atrial fibrillation is not related to active service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran died from nonservice-connected causes and did not meet the criteria for burial benefits as he was not receiving VA compensation or pension, nor was his body held by a state for burial.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for scheduling a Travel Board hearing. The case will be returned to the Board after the hearing.

The Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of emergency treatment provided on April 15, 2005, was granted as the condition warranted prompt medical attention due to its progressive nature.

The Board granted service connection for discoid lupus erythematosus and assigned a 30% rating, effective September 19, 1998.

The Veteran's service-connected muscle fasciculations of the left lower extremity and chest have been granted initial compensable ratings, with a rating of 10% for each condition.

The Board finds that the Veteran does not have a current disability of either his left arm or bilateral heels, and thus service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Veteran's service-connected right foot condition, which resulted in a 10 percent disability rating, is not productive of moderately severe symptoms and thus does not warrant an increased rating.

The Veteran's service-connected right knee disorder is manifested by pain and moderate weakness and instability, warranting a 20% initial disability rating. The Veteran's bilateral lower extremity compartment syndrome is also rated at 20%. Residuals of the low back injury incurred in service are found to be service connected.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as he withdrew his appeal regarding the issue of service connection for lymphoma due to exposure to ionizing radiation.