Other conditions decisions — 2010

The Board denied the appellant's claims for service connection for the cause of her husband's death, DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318, and a burial allowance due to lack of evidence showing that his service-connected disabilities substantially or materially contributed to his death.

The Veteran seeks service connection for a dental disorder, including as secondary to his service-connected type II diabetes mellitus. The case is remanded due to the need for a VA examination and further development of evidence.

The Board found that new and material evidence had not been received to reopen the appellant's claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, and denied the claim on the merits.

The Board has granted the waiver of overpayment for a DIC payment issued to A.B. on June 1, 2008 for the month of May 2008.

The Board has determined that a new VA examination is needed to determine the current existence and etiology of any bilateral leg disorder and right foot disorder, as well as whether these conditions are related to service.

The Board has ordered a remand to clarify the opinion regarding whether the Veteran's mitral valve prolapse developed during or as a result of active service, including radiation exposure.

The Veteran's severe muscle injury from a shell fragment wound of the left thigh, Muscle Group XVII, is rated at 50 percent.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bunion of the right foot is due to disease or injury incurred during her military service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development and notification, as the Veteran may be eligible for educational benefits under Chapter 30 of Title 38, U.S. Code.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have rectal fissures related to his military service and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development due to the submission of new evidence.

The Veteran's right thigh muscle strain is currently rated at 10 percent, and service connection for onychomycosis of the bilateral toenails has been granted. The issues regarding hearing loss, lumbar spine disability, erectile dysfunction, respiratory disability, and migraine headaches are addressed in the REMAND portion.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary to determine if the Veteran was exposed to herbicides in Korea and Thailand, which could potentially grant service connection for cause of death.

The Veteran's bowel disorder is being remanded for further development as the Board cannot establish a nexus between his service-connected prostate cancer and his current bowel disorder without additional medical examination.

The Veteran's skin disability (hives/rash) is not related to any condition he had on active duty, and the Board finds that another examination is necessary to determine if his current skin disabilities are at least as likely as not related to service.

The Board denied service connection for a chronic urological disorder, finding that the Veteran's current urinary complaints are not related to his inservice STD. The claim for an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss was also denied.

The Veteran's service-connected left knee disability, manifested by limited range of motion with pain on active and repetitive motion, does not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent.

The Veteran's death was caused by atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, which is presumptively service-connected due to his presumed exposure to herbicide agents during his Vietnam service.

The Veteran's service-connected lower back strain with degenerative disc disease was not a causative factor in her urinary incontinence, and the Board finds that the probative evidence of record weighs against her claim.

The Board found no competent evidence linking the Veteran's stomach disorder to service or a service-connected condition, including medication for left ankle arthritis. Therefore, the claim was denied.