Other conditions decisions — 2011

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development to determine if his breathing problems, cold sweats, and high fever are related to service or an undiagnosed illness.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for gout of both feet is being remanded due to his failure to report for a VA examination, and the need for additional development.

The Board found that impaired vision due to glaucoma was not incurred in or aggravated by service and is not proximately due to a service-connected condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a cough, leg numbness, and nose, mouth, and throat disorder are denied as the evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to military service.,Specific diagnoses such as bronchitis, sinusitis, and carpal tunnel syndrome preclude service connection for an 'undiagnosed illness'.

The Board has granted a 10 percent evaluation for the service-connected postoperative residuals of fibroadenoma of the left breast prior to August 10, 2006. Since then, the Veteran's condition does not meet or approximate criteria warranting a higher rating.

The Veteran's left knee disability, including degenerative joint disease and post-operative residuals of lateral meniscectomies, is currently rated at 10 percent. The condition has been granted.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for memory loss due to concussions during his military service. The Board has ordered a new examination to address the etiology of the claimed condition, as previous examinations were inadequate.

The Veteran's varicose veins in the right leg result in pain at rest and with prolonged standing or walking, requiring constant use of compression hosiery. The disability is currently rated as 20 percent disabling.

The Board has granted service connection for narcolepsy, finding that the Veteran's condition had its onset during active service. The issue of service connection for a sleep disorder other than narcolepsy is remanded due to procedural issues.

The Board has determined that there was no fraud, misrepresentation or bad faith on the Veteran's part in creating the overpayment. The decision grants a waiver of recovery of the $32,875 overpayment.

The Board has determined that the recoupment of the Veteran's separation pay from his VA disability compensation was proper and required by law, and thus denied the appeal.

The Board has decided to remand the claim for further development due to missing service treatment records and the need for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's current venous insufficiency is related to his military service or pre-service conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for vertebral fractures at T-12 and L-1, finding it as likely as not that these injuries occurred during active military service.

The Board has found that the appellant was recognized as the Veteran's surviving spouse at the time of his death. The issue of her current eligibility for VA benefits as the Veteran's surviving spouse is remanded to the RO.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for left pectoralis strain is being remanded due to the need for a muscle examination and updated treatment records.

The Veteran's compensation benefits were reduced to the 10 percent level due to incarceration for a felony, and this reduction is upheld.

The Veteran's Social Security income was properly included as countable income for purposes of determining entitlement to payment of VA pension benefits.

The Veteran's appeal involves the initial ratings for service-connected varicose veins of the left and right legs. The case is being remanded to obtain additional medical evidence and a new VA examination.

The Veteran has additional disabilities, including pain, incision wound drainage, and loss of abdominal musculature, as a result of VA surgery to repair a hernia performed in February 2004. The Board finds that these disabilities are due to fault on the part of VA during this surgery.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current heart disorder and therefore, service connection cannot be granted for his claimed conditions.