Other conditions decisions — 2011

The Board found that the appellant's cardiovascular disorder, claimed as aggravation of a congenital heart defect, was not incurred or aggravated by his period of active duty training (ACDUTRA). The evidence did not support service connection based on ACDUTRA exposure.

The Board has remanded the claims of entitlement to SMC based upon loss of use of the right hand, loss of use of the right foot, and need for the regular aid and attendance of another person or by reason of being housebound due to pending claims for service connection and increased ratings.

The Veteran's cyst on the right upper head has been rated at 30 percent since its grant of service connection, based on its size and characteristics.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and for further development. The primary issue is the initial disability rating for her right knee osteochondroma.

The Veteran's loss of vision in the left eye was not caused by VA treatment, and therefore compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 is denied.

The appeal has been dismissed due to the death of both the appellant and her minor child, making it impossible for the Board to adjudicate the merits of the claim.

The Board denied service connection for a chronic skin disorder of the face, neck, and chest, finding that there is no current disability and noting that any symptoms are not related to service.

The Veteran's left arm disability, specifically the residuals of a fracture of the minor humerus, has been rated at 20 percent since July 7, 2010. This rating is based on limitation of motion to shoulder level.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for atrial fibrillation, which he claims began during his military service. The case has been remanded due to inadequate examination and incomplete medical records.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining additional medical records and scheduling VA examinations. The Veteran's claim remains on appeal.

The Veteran's claim for reimbursement of medical expenses incurred at a private hospital is granted, as he received emergency treatment and was personally liable for the costs.

The Board found that an overpayment of VA benefits in the amount of $8,409.26 was properly created due to a change in the Veteran's marital status and denied the appeal.

The Veteran's income for the year preceding his application for VA health care without copayment was above the threshold, thus he is not eligible for this benefit.

The Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for a respiratory disability, specifically including COPD, is being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and consideration of VA treatment records.

The Veteran's appeal regarding the recoupment of his special separation benefits is being remanded for further development to verify the amount of Federal income tax withheld from his payment in 1993.

The Board found no evidence of a bilateral knee disorder in service and denied the claim as there is not sufficient medical evidence to link current knee problems to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right great toe disorder began during service and is continuous since then, granting service connection for a right great toe strain.

The Veteran's current diagnosis of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation is considered to have been incurred in military service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling VA examinations to address the issues of service connection for DVT of the right lower extremity and entitlement to compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. � 1151 for gastric ulcers or GERD.

The Veteran's increased disability associated with his right foot disorder was not the result of carelessness, negligence, lack of proper skill, error in judgment or a similar instance of fault on the part of VA treatment providers who performed the procedure in March 2004. The events that occurred were reasonably foreseeable.