Other conditions decisions — 2011

The Veteran's claim for VA compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for additional disability resulting from dental treatment in 1968 at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center (formerly VA Westside Hospital) in Chicago, Illinois is being remanded due to scheduling issues.

The Veteran's left arm numbness and tingling are not considered to be service-connected as they occurred after her Norplant removal, which took place outside of her military service.

The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating in excess of 20 percent for his service-connected residuals of a fracture to the third metacarpal bone of the right hand, with associated arthritis of the right hand, was denied as he failed to appear at scheduled VA examinations.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the death of the appellant, and no jurisdiction remains for further action.

The Veteran's claim for reimbursement or payment of unauthorized medical expenses incurred at St. Luke's Hospital on October 18, 2005 is being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's death occurred 40 years before the enactment of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, making him ineligible for a one-time payment from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund. The appellant is not eligible to receive payments on his behalf as she did not file a claim prior to his death.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's preexisting low back disorder was aggravated during service, and therefore grants service connection for a low back disorder.

The Board found that the Veteran's dental condition, claimed as excessive wear and erosion of teeth, is not related to his service-connected irritable bowel syndrome or any other service connection.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to his service-connected right eye disability has been denied as the evidence does not show that he is unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has remanded the case for further action, including obtaining medical opinions on the Veteran's claims and providing him with an opportunity to provide additional evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral cataracts were not incurred in service and are not proximately due to a service-connected disability. The claim for service connection is denied.

The Board denied service connection for cold injury residuals of the right and left lower extremities, as well as the right and left upper extremities. The Board found that there was no evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's active service.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral vitreous floaters were rated at 10 percent since April 6, 2010. The rating was based on average contraction of visual field to 49 degrees in each eye.

The Veteran's cause of death was not service-connected, and the claim for DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318 is denied.

The Veteran's service-connected injury to the right testicle is not severe enough to warrant a compensable rating. The condition does not require long-term drug therapy, hospitalization, or intensive medical management.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly pension based on the need for aid and attendance or housebound status was denied because he failed to report for a necessary VA examination without good cause.

The Board has remanded the case for further action, including consideration of provisions related to service connection and potential application of 38 U.S.C.A. § 1154(b).

The Veteran's death was caused by metastatic esophageal carcinoma and carcinoma of the colon, which were not shown to be related to service or a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's death was not caused by VA hospital care, medical or surgical treatment. The cause of the Veteran's death was esophageal cancer.

The Board found that the Veteran's atrial fibrillation is not proximately due, the result of, or aggravated by his service-connected hypertension.