Other conditions decisions — 2010

The Veteran is seeking a higher rating for his service-connected Raynaud's syndrome of the fingers and hands. The Board has determined that further development, including a new VA examination, is needed to properly assess the severity of this disability.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for myasthenia gravis is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining treatment records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case for a medical opinion to determine whether the Veteran's encapsulated epithelial thymoma is due to herbicide exposure during service in Vietnam, and if so, whether it falls within one of the presumptive diseases listed under 38 C.F.R. § 3.309(e).

The Veteran's claim for service connection for degenerative joint disease of both hips, with trochanteric bursitis was denied as there is no medical evidence supporting a link between her current hip condition and her military service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his claims, including obtaining medical records and considering the issue of TDIU.

The Veteran's psychotic disorder, NOS has been granted an initial evaluation of 30 percent effective December 26, 2002.

The Veteran's right and left foot hallux valgus/bunions were evaluated under Diagnostic Code 5280, which does not warrant a compensable evaluation due to the lack of equivalent amputation or surgical resection. The medical evidence shows significant pain and limitation but no equivalent amputation.

The Veteran's left leg disability has been rated at 10 percent for many years, and the evidence does not show that his condition warrants a higher rating.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's Ehlers-Danlos syndrome was first diagnosed during service and continues to affect him, warranting service connection.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an eye disorder as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, Type 2 was denied. The Board found that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of an eye disorder.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim that the effective date of September 1, 2000 for removing his first spouse D.P.V. from his compensation award was not proper.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for a lung disorder, to include as due to asbestos exposure. The evidence received since the last final denial includes post-service medical records that suggest an asbestos-related lung condition.

The Veteran's request for additional vocational rehabilitation training benefits was denied because he has already achieved entry-level employment in the field of architecture with his bachelor's degree.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has denied the appellant's claim for an earlier effective date of January 31, 2008, for the grant of death pension benefits based on the need for regular aid and attendance.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for schizoaffective disorder was granted, with a rating of 100% and effective from May 4, 2004.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for cold injury residuals is being remanded due to incomplete medical records and the need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's request for waiver of overpayment was not timely, and as a matter of law, must be denied.

The Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses from May 6, 2008 to May 13, 2008 at the W. Calcasieu Cameron Hospital in Sulpher, Louisiana is denied because he was covered by Medicare parts A and B.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's skin disorder and its connection to service. The Veteran will be provided with a VA examination to determine if he currently suffers from a skin disorder and whether it is related to his military service.