Other conditions decisions — 2012

The Board found that the Veteran's pre-existing thoracic vertebral fracture did not increase in severity during service, and thus denied service connection for his current back disability.

The Board has ordered a remand to obtain Social Security Administration records that may be relevant to the Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a stroke.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to an error in VCAA notice regarding secondary service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is limited to his service-connected low back disability. The Board finds that the weight of evidence does not support a finding of separately ratable neurological impairment associated with this condition.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's claimed disabilities, including arthritis of the hips and right hand, as well as residuals of a right foot injury. The decision also addressed depression secondary to PTSD.

The Veteran's ex-wife, the appellant, requested an apportionment of his VA disability benefits for their two dependent children. The appeal is being remanded to complete necessary development and adjudicate the claim.

The Veteran is seeking increased ratings for her service-connected right and left tibial stress reactions with arch pain, which have been rated at 10 percent since May 1996. The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to schedule the Veteran for another VA orthopedic examination.

The Veteran's rectal cancer was found to be the result of VA's failure to diagnose it in a timely manner, resulting in more aggressive treatment and a worsened condition. The Board finds that this meets the criteria for VA compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for right and left lower leg venous insufficiency were denied as the evidence did not support a higher rating based on the current manifestations of his disabilities.

The Veteran's right knee disability, characterized by chondromalacia patella and degenerative joint disease, does not meet the criteria for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent.

The Veteran does not have a right hand disability that is attributable to or related to service, and arthritis was not manifest in the initial post-service year following separation from service.

The Veteran did not meet the criteria for nonservice-connected death pension benefits as he did not serve long enough during a period of war and was not receiving or entitled to receive compensation or retirement pay for a service-connected disability at the time of his death.

The Board found clear and unmistakable evidence showing that the Veteran's skin disorder existed prior to service. The VA examiner determined it is less likely than not (less than 50/50 probability) that the Veteran's condition was aggravated by military service.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for a dental disability, as new and material evidence was submitted. The case is now remanded to obtain a VA examination to determine if the Veteran incurred dental trauma during service that resulted in current dental disabilities.

The Veteran's myelodysplastic syndrome is being reviewed for service connection, but the Board has determined that additional development is needed to address whether exposure to herbicides in Vietnam caused his condition.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to determine if the Veteran currently has any foot disorders etiologically related to his service, and whether his pes planus was aggravated by service. The RO/AMC will also obtain all outstanding VA medical records relating to the Veteran's claims.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for a low back disability due to new and material evidence received since the November 2007 denial. The Veteran's current low back disability is found to be related to his in-service symptoms, including scoliosis and degenerative disc disease.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not have recognized active military service for the purpose of obtaining a one-time payment from the FVEC Fund, and therefore denies his claim.

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

The Board denied the claim for one-time payment from the FVECF as the service department certified that the appellant did not have the requisite service to establish eligibility.