Other conditions decisions — 2010

The Veteran's cold injury residuals of the left and right feet are currently rated at 30 percent each, effective August 8, 2008.

The Veteran's claim for an increase in non-service-connected disability pension benefits based on unreimbursed medical expenses for the calendar years 2003 and 2004 was denied because no evidence of his unreimbursed medical expenses was received by VA within the required timeframes.

The Veteran's left knee disability, characterized by instability and pain, warrants a separate 10 percent rating prior to March 18, 2006. The hip disability is rated as 10 percent for the same period.

The Board found that the Veteran's current psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as schizoaffective disorder, preexisted service and was not aggravated by service, rebutting the presumption of soundness.

The Veteran's claim for non-service connected VA pension was denied because he did not have active service during the Korean conflict period.

The Board has remanded the case for further review of new evidence submitted by the appellant and an August 2004 letter from VA. The claims are inextricably intertwined with the accrued benefits claim.

The Veteran's skin disorder is not presumed to be service-connected due to Agent Orange exposure. Service connection for the skin disorder on a direct basis remains pending, but it has been denied as presumptive service connection is not available for this condition.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain missing medical records for his April 1997 left hip surgery at the Detroit VAMC.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an increased initial rating for his service-connected hyperkeratotic skin lesions of both feet, finding that the evidence did not support a higher disability rating.

The Veteran's appeal is for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for myasthenia gravis, and the Board has ordered additional development to clarify the severity of his symptoms.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a compensable evaluation for residuals of chorioretinitis and left eye nuclear cataract, finding that any visual impairment is not directly attributable to his service-connected condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of left leg or right hip disorders and therefore, service connection for these conditions cannot be granted.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating and effective date prior to June 18, 1997, for the grant of a compensable evaluation for his service-connected right foot injury was granted. The current rating is 10 percent.

The Board found no evidence of a stroke during service and concluded that the Veteran's current stroke is not related to his military service or any service-connected condition.

The Veteran's claim for compensation benefits under the provisions of 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for residuals of a transurethral resection of the prostate is denied because the treatment was provided at a facility not under the direct jurisdiction of the Secretary.

The Board found that the Veteran's death was not caused by service-connected disability and denied both the cause of death claim and the 1151 claim.

The Board denied the appellant's claim as his medical expense report for the year 2003 was not timely filed, and thus could not be used to reduce his countable income for purposes of increasing his special monthly pension.

The Board found that the Veteran's net worth is a bar to VA pension benefits due to his inability to access his assets for living expenses until his divorce is finalized.

The Board has granted service connection for mood disorder with depressive episode and sleep disorder, finding that the Veteran's condition began during her military service. The claim of entitlement to service connection for anemia is remanded due to conflicting diagnoses from VA examiners.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's reports of experiencing a left foot injury or pain during service are not credible, and there is no evidence linking his currently diagnosed left foot disorder to service. The claim for service connection for a right foot disorder remains pending.