Other conditions decisions — 2012

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as he has withdrawn his appeals regarding the initial evaluation for a mood disorder and TDIU.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral inguinal hernias do not prevent him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation, as he is also disabled by nonservice-connected psychiatric conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected atypical narcolepsy and cataplexy did not cause his death, as the metastatic adenocarcinoma was found to be unrelated to his medication use. The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of death.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for vascular dementia, finding that there is no medical evidence linking the current condition to his military service.

The Board has determined that the appellant did not timely file a notice of disagreement (NOD) with the January 2007 decision regarding the overpayment of DEA benefits, thus lacking jurisdiction to review this issue.

The Board has remanded the case for further development of the evidence, including scheduling a VA examination and obtaining additional medical records.

The Board has resolved doubt in the Veteran's favor and allowed his claim, finding that his neurogenic bowel and bladder conditions were permanently aggravated by treatment for service-connected PTSD. As a result, he is now granted service connection on the basis of aggravation.

The Veteran's schizoaffective disorder resulted in occupational and social impairment with occasional decrease in work efficiency from August 24, 2006 to January 10, 2012. The disability was characterized by symptoms such as anxiety and panic attacks.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of cardiomegaly and thus service connection for this condition is denied. The claim for service connection for the residuals of a tubal occlusion, status post cannulation, remains pending as new evidence reopened the issue.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his shell fragment wound residuals and a TDIU claim.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination and the acquisition of relevant medical records.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for memory loss and sleep impairment has been reopened due to the submission of new evidence. His tinnitus is currently rated at its maximum allowable rating, but his other claims are still under consideration.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for recognition as the surviving spouse of the Veteran, finding that her marriage to the Veteran was not valid due to improper service of divorce documents. As a result, she is ineligible for VA benefits.

The Veteran's death was caused by multiple conditions, including coronary artery disease and ischemic heart disease. The Board finds that service connection for the cause of death is not warranted due to lack of evidence showing a direct relationship between his military service and these conditions. However, the claim for DIC under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318 remains pending as it is inextricably intertwined with the service connection issue.

The Veteran's skin disability, actinic keratosis, was granted service connection. The Veteran's bilateral elbow disability claim is denied.

The Board found that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not cause his death, and there is no evidence of a causal relationship between his service-connected conditions and his death. The claim for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318 was also denied as the Veteran did not meet the required criteria.

The Board has determined that the appellant did not have recognized active service in the United States Armed Forces, and therefore is not eligible for one-time payment from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund.

The Veteran's claims for increased rating, service connection, and special monthly compensation are being remanded due to the unavailability of his medical records from prior to 2007. The Board is unable to determine what specific disability he was granted service connection for in 1951.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for a dental disability, specifically a dental bridge due to trauma incurred during active duty. The evidence did not show any current compensable dental disability.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination and consideration of the applicability of Rice v. Shinseki (2009).