Other conditions decisions — 2011

The Board found that a fungal infection of the bilateral feet was not incurred in or aggravated during the Veteran's active service.

The appeal is being remanded for readjudication of the claim due to new evidence submitted by the appellant. The cause of death will be reconsidered with consideration of the newly received medical certifications.

The Board found no current disability of transverse myelitis and denied the Veteran's claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the appellant can be recognized as the surviving spouse of the Veteran for VA benefits purposes, given her continuous cohabitation with the Veteran and her belief in the validity of their attempted common law marriage.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for defective hearing has been reopened, but the current evidence is insufficient to decide whether his hearing impairment is related to service including noise exposure.

The Board found that the Veteran's diagnosed pulmonary fibrosis is not related to his military service, including in-service asbestos exposure. The claim for service connection was denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a new VA examination to determine the etiology of his right foot disorder and the current severity of his left foot disability. His claims for an increased rating for his left foot disability and service connection for his right foot are also being remanded.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for right and left hip disorders have been withdrawn. Her claim for an increased evaluation for a thoracolumbar spine disability remains pending.

The service department has certified that the appellant had no service as a member of the Philippine Commonwealth Army, including the recognized guerrillas, in the service of the U.S. Armed Forces during World War II. As such, the appellant did not have the requisite service to entitle her to payment from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund.

The Board found that Epstein-Barr virus infection was not present in service and is not etiologically related to service, including exposure to herbicides in service.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable evaluation for night blindness is being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling the Veteran for examinations to determine if he has current disabilities related to his service.

The Board found that the overpayment of $7,448.73 for benefits paid for dependents was validly created based on proper calculation of effective dates.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for swelling of the right lower extremity and right lower extremity cellulitis are being remanded due to incomplete records, including missing VA treatment records from her time in Giessen, Germany. The RO/AMC will seek additional personnel records to determine if she was placed on a physical profile during service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's pre-existing right pelvic fracture was aggravated by service, and therefore grants service connection for a right pelvic disorder.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current left foot condition is not related to his service, specifically a second degree burn he sustained in 1958. The evidence does not support a finding of continuity of symptoms or a nexus between the current condition and active military service.

The Board has granted service connection for the residuals of a left ankle injury, including soft tissue swelling and a calcaneal spur. The eye disability and joint disability claims are denied.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for residuals of a left elbow injury is being remanded due to incomplete development and the need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's current prostate disorder, diagnosed as benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH), has not been linked to service or the treatment for chronic prostatitis during his military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a dependency allowance for his niece, K.M.R.L., finding that she does not qualify as a dependent child under VA regulations and therefore cannot receive such benefits.