Other conditions decisions — 2012

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for patellofemoral pain syndrome of the right knee is being remanded to the RO, as additional development and consideration are required.

The Board has remanded the case for further consideration due to additional evidence submitted by the appellant and a request for AOJ reconsideration.

The Veteran's appeal for basic eligibility for VA pension benefits is denied because his service did not meet the legal requirement of at least 90 days of active military service during a period of war.

The Board found that the Veteran's breast cancer was incurred in service due to exposure to pesticides, and granted her claim.

The claim for a one-time payment from the FVEC Fund is denied as the appellant does not meet the requisite legal requirements to establish eligibility.

The Veteran's claims for nerve/tissue damage in ear canals, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus were denied as there is no competent and credible evidence showing a current disability.

The Board has determined that the appellant is not eligible for a one-time payment from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund due to prior forfeiture of benefits under VA law.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial compensable evaluation for his service-connected right hand fracture, fourth and fifth metacarpal was denied by the Board. The claim must be denied as there is no evidence of arthritis or other impairment that would warrant a higher rating.

The Board found that the Veteran's current psychiatric diagnoses are intermittent explosive disorder and mood disorder, with a personality disorder. The evidence does not support service connection for these conditions as they were present prior to service or do not have a direct link to military service.

The VA Board found no evidence of a relationship between the Veteran's respiratory disorder and his military service, including exposure to asbestos or other chemicals.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable evaluation for residuals of fractures of the right fourth and fifth metacarpals was denied. The VA examiner found no residual disability from the healed fractures.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to inadequate reasons and bases in the November 2010 decision, including a need for a VA examination regarding his claimed atrial fibrillation and pulmonary disability. The AMC/RO is instructed to ensure that all development requested is completed.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining service department records and VA examinations to address whether the Veteran's conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's left leg varicose vein disorder is currently rated at 10 percent, but the evidence supports a higher rating of 20 percent based on her symptoms and findings.

The Board has granted compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for the Veteran's death, finding that his death was not caused by VA hospital care, medical or surgical treatment, or examination.

The Board has determined that there is no competent evidence or opinion linking the Veteran's bilateral otitis media to his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hip condition is a result of his in-service injury and is not related to his service-connected back disability. Therefore, the claim for service connection is granted.

The Board finds that there is no evidence to support the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right arm disorder, as the medical opinion provided does not establish a link between his current symptoms and his active duty.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for an increased rating for service-connected otitis media as there is no evidence showing that the criteria for a higher (compensable) rating are met under applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of a chronic pulmonary disorder, and therefore, service connection for this condition is denied.