Other conditions decisions — 2012

The Board found that the Veteran's current chronic gastrointestinal disorder did not have its onset during active military service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's case for further action due to errors in previous decisions and a need to consider additional issues.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for a bowel disorder and an eye disorder, as well as the issue of increased evaluation for diabetes mellitus.

The Board found that the Veteran's ocular cicatricial pemphigoid did not manifest during or as a result of active military service, to include as secondary to exposure to herbicidal agents such as Agent Orange. Therefore, the claim for service connection was denied.

The Board denied service connection for upper and lower stomach digestive disorders, finding no probative evidence of a qualifying chronic disability or current disorder related to the Veteran's military service.

The Board found that the cause of death, arteriosclerotic cerebrovascular and cardiovascular disease, was not related to service. The Veteran did not have any service in Vietnam or exposure to herbicides.

The Board has determined that there is no diagnosis of any systemic condition manifested as multiple joint problems during the pendency of the current appeal. Therefore, service connection for a systemic condition manifested as multiple joint problems is denied.

The Veteran seeks service connection for a liver disorder, which he claims is related to his service-connected disabilities. The Board has ordered additional development due to the need for an adequate examination regarding whether his current liver disorder was caused or aggravated by his service-connected hypertension or bilateral patellar tracking disease.

The Veteran's upper gastrointestinal disability, diagnosed as gastritis and duodenitis, is found to be directly related to his service-connected lumbar spine disability. The claim for a separate rating for radiculopathy of the lower extremities is granted.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining treatment records and a supporting medical nexus opinion from the Veteran's private podiatrist.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining a VA eye examination and attempting to obtain relevant private treatment records. The case will also be referred to the Director of Compensation and Pension Services for consideration of entitlement to a TDIU under 38 C.F.R. § 4.16(b).

The Board has remanded the case due to scheduling issues and the appellant's request for a hearing.

The Veteran's overactive bladder is being remanded for a VA examination to determine if it was aggravated by her pregnancy during service.

The Veteran is granted status as a veteran and the issues of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are referred back to the RO.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for a disability manifest by tremors and finds that new and material evidence has been presented. The case is remanded for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Veteran's right knee disability, characterized as recurrent dislocating patella and degenerative joint disease, is currently rated at 20 percent. The Board finds that the evidence does not support a higher evaluation.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional documents related to a reduction in nonservice-connected pension benefits and an unclear claim of reopening a previous claim. The Board will also consider whether the IVM folder is necessary.

The Board has determined that the appellant's claim for basic eligibility for VA benefits cannot be reopened due to lack of new and material evidence, as his submitted documents do not establish qualifying service in the United States Armed Forces.

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 Philippine Commonwealth Army, including recognized guerrillas.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient verification of the appellant's service in the Philippine Commonwealth Army, including recognized guerrilla forces. The claim will be returned for further development using all provided names: Juan Tian Chiok, Huan Tian Chio, and Tian Chuo Haun.