Other conditions decisions — 2012

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right foot disorder is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and opinion.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin disability, including as due to exposure to herbicides, is being remanded for additional development.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a dental disability, including as secondary to his service-connected anxiety neurosis, is being remanded due to the need for additional development and consideration of eligibility for VA outpatient dental treatment.

The Veteran's varicose veins of the right lower extremity are currently rated at 10 percent, effective from April 20, 2011. The residuals of a compound comminuted fracture of the right sesamoid bone remain rated at 10 percent.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's overpayment of $8,937.40 in VA compensation benefits should be waived due to circumstances beyond his control (incarceration) and undue hardship caused by recovery of the debt.

The Board denied the claim as the appellant did not have qualifying service to meet the basic eligibility criteria for a one-time payment from the FVEC.

The Board denied the Appellant's claim for a one-time payment from the FVECF due to lack of service recognized as service for the United States, and therefore, he does not meet the basic eligibility requirements for the benefit.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to address the Veteran's claim for service connection for an eye disorder, including as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II. The case will be remanded for further action.

The Board found that the Veteran's Substantive Appeal for entitlement to a TDIU was not timely filed, and thus dismissed the appeal.

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

The Veteran's service-connected systemic lupus erythematosus is rated at 10 percent, and the Board finds that a higher rating of 60 percent is warranted.

The VA denied an increased disability rating for the Veteran's service-connected degenerative joint disease of the left talonavicular joint, finding that it does not meet criteria for a higher rating based on limitation of motion or other factors.

The Veteran's spouse filed a claim for accrued benefits, but the appellant is not eligible as she does not meet the criteria to be considered an accrued benefits claimant.

The Veteran's right lateral hip impingement/strain has not been manifested by malunion of the femur with moderate hip disability, and thus a higher initial rating is not warranted.

The Board has ordered a new VA examination to determine the cause of the Veteran's death and whether any service-connected conditions contributed to his death. The appellant is seeking service connection for the cause of her husband's death, which may be related to pancreatic cancer or respiratory problems during service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining additional medical records and scheduling a VA joints examination to determine the nature of any current bilateral knee disabilities and their likely etiology.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected left patella subluxation is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and consideration of extraschedular evaluation.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a genitourinary disorder, claimed as a groin condition and cystitis. The appeal was remanded multiple times but ultimately remained denied.

The Veteran's right knee patellofemoral joint syndrome is currently rated at 10 percent, reflecting functional flexion limited to 90 degrees with pain starting at 40 degrees. The Board finds this rating adequate and denies the claim for a higher rating.