Other conditions decisions — 2011

The Veteran's claim is denied as there is no basis for establishing service connection for a dental disorder, including as a residual of trauma, for purposes of receiving outpatient treatment.

The Veteran's residuals of gunshot wounds to the second and third toes of his right foot are rated at 10 percent, but do not meet the criteria for a higher rating as they do not demonstrate moderately severe muscle injury or moderate disability of the foot.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further review and consideration of new evidence, including a medical opinion from a VA physician specialist.

The Veteran's daughter is recognized as a 'helpless child' due to permanent incapacity for self-support prior to attaining age 18, based on new evidence of her mental and psychiatric conditions.

The Board finds that the Veteran's gastrointestinal disorder is related to service and grants service connection for this condition. The remaining issues are addressed in the REMAND portion of the decision.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's pre-existing dizziness, to include vertigo and otitis media, disability was not aggravated by service. Therefore, service connection for this condition is denied.

The Veteran's service-connected left thigh fragment wound residuals are rated at 10 percent, with a separate rating of 10 percent for muscle damage. The Board has determined that the Veteran is entitled to these ratings based on his service-connected disability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed hernia disorder is not due to disease or injury incurred in service and therefore denied his claim.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death, and the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this claim.

The Veteran's claim to reopen a spine disorder was denied, and his right fifth finger disorder was also denied as not compensable.

The appeal is being remanded to the RO for further action regarding representation and procedural issues. The service connection issue remains unresolved as it was not addressed in this decision.

The Board found no evidence of a chronic disability manifested by short-term memory loss or sensory loss during service, and the VA examination did not establish that these conditions are due to active military service. The Veteran's complaints were attributed to non-service-related causes.

The Veteran's claims for chest pain, recurrent nose bleeds, and right elbow disorder were denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or service connection.,Service connection was not granted for any of the issues listed.

The Veteran's bilateral hand and lower extremity disabilities are not service-connected, as the VA treatment was determined to be within expected care without any fault on VA's part.

The Board has determined that the appellant is not a veteran under applicable United States law and therefore, ineligible for compensation from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund.

The Veteran's claim for reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses will be remanded to allow the VA to obtain his treatment records and determine if he met all requirements under the Veterans Millennium Health Care and Benefits Act.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for additional development regarding the appellant's claimed service in the U.S. Armed Forces during World War II.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining service personnel records and conducting a VA examination to assess potential exposure to ionizing radiation, radar units, and an unidentified chemical agent during service. The Veteran's claim for service connection for right breast cancer remains pending.

The Board denied the Appellant's claim for a one-time payment from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund due to lack of service in the United States Armed Forces.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for Crohn's disease with ulcerative colitis, which he attributes to his service-connected disabilities. The case has been remanded due to the need to contact the Veteran's private physician and clarify his representative and hearing preferences.