Other conditions decisions — 2011

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right ovarian cyst due to her failure to appear for a necessary VA GYN examination and the lack of evidence showing the existence of an ovarian cyst related to service.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for residuals of an enlarged prostate was granted, with the effective date set at April 9, 2010. The initial rating assigned is 40 percent.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's loss of balance and dizziness are related to his service-connected hearing loss, and thus grants service connection for these conditions.

The Board is remanding the case to obtain additional service treatment records and service personnel records, as these may contain information regarding the reason for the Veteran's discharge due to a physical disability. The Veteran's claim will be readjudicated after obtaining this information.

The Board's June 8, 2010 decision is dismissed due to procedural issues and lack of a final decision.

The Veteran's service-connected left clavicle fracture disability does not meet the criteria for a TDIU, as it is not shown to prevent him from obtaining or retaining substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a back injury is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining specific dates of his INACDUTRA service.

The Veteran's current upper extremity disabilities are not related to the November 1993 CT scan, and there is no evidence of negligence on the part of VA. The Veteran's degenerative disc/joint disease of the cervical spine and overuse injuries of the upper extremities were caused by prolonged use of crutches followed by prolonged use of a wheelchair.

The Veteran's current skin disorders, including actinic keratosis, solar lentigo simplex and status-post squamous cell carcinoma, were not shown to be related to his military service or herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's additional disabilities, including a cerebellar stroke and amputation of left hand digits, are caused by the August 2005 VA colon surgery. The proximate cause was an event not reasonably foreseeable.

The Board found that the Veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected condition, and thus denied both the cause of death claim and the DIC claim under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318.

The Board found that the Veteran's current skin disorders are not related to his military service, including exposure to herbicides. The preponderance of evidence does not support a finding of service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded to allow for further development of the record, including a VA examination and consideration of new medical evidence.

The Board has ordered the RO/AMC to obtain and reconstruct missing documents related to a reduction in the Veteran's improved pension benefits, including a due process letter, an IVM for the year 2002, and a SSA letter dated October 21, 2002. The case will be remanded for further action.

The Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of medical expenses incurred at Eastern Maine Medical Center due to a myocardial infarction is granted under the Veterans Millennium Health Care and Benefits Act (Millennium Bill Act). The condition was not caused by an accident or work-related injury, and the Veteran meets all other criteria for reimbursement.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for a left eye disability, which he claims is related to his service-connected right eye injury. The Board has determined that an additional VA examination and opinion are necessary to address whether the left eye cataract was permanently aggravated by his service-connected right eye disability.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to additional evidence submitted by the appellant.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for additional records from Social Security Administration (SSA). The appeal is related to special monthly pension benefits based on aid and attendance or housebound status.

The Veteran seeks service connection for numbness and weakness in his hands, which are related to his right shoulder disability. The case is being remanded for further examination and analysis.

The Board denied TDIU in April 1996 due to service-connected disabilities. The claimant is seeking a revision of this decision on the grounds of clear and unmistakable error (CUE).