Other conditions decisions — 2012

The VA determined that the Veteran's recurrent urinary tract infections do not meet the criteria for a compensable initial evaluation based on the frequency and severity of her symptoms.

The Veteran's cause of death was cardiorespiratory failure due to acute myocardial infraction. The Board found that the cardiovascular disability did not manifest in service or within a year following discharge, and is not shown to be related to his service.

The Board found no evidence of a gastrointestinal disability related to the Veteran's service and denied his claim.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development regarding the Veteran's eligibility for MGIB educational assistance benefits due to potential errors in notification and participation in other programs.

The Veteran's service-connected temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ) is currently rated at 20 percent, effective March 4, 2005. The evidence shows that the TMJ disorder manifests with pain and occasional locking but does not result in limited inter-incisal motion.

The Veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected condition, and therefore DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318 are denied.

The Veteran's service-connected status post removal of great toenail and spur of the right foot and left foot have not met the criteria for an increased evaluation in excess of 30 percent.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for a waiver of recovery of an overpayment of nonservice-connected pension benefits in the amount of $14,795.00 due to the creation of the debt being against equity and good conscience.

The Veteran's service connection claim for residuals of a left hand injury is being remanded due to the need for further development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling an examination.

The Veteran died in April 2005 and his remains were cremated in May 2005. The appellant's application for burial benefits was received by VA in October 2007, more than two years after the cremation of the Veteran's remains. As such, the criteria for VA burial benefits have not been met.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to verify exposure to herbicides and to obtain an opinion on whether the Veteran's service-connected disabilities contributed substantially and materially to his death or caused non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

The Veteran's claimed conditions were not found to be related to service, and the claim for service connection was denied.

The Veteran's urethral stricture with cystitis is primarily manifested by a daytime voiding interval of one to two hours, and awakening to void twice at night. The criteria for a rating in excess of 30 percent have not been met.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed in order to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims for service connection for left breast cancer and increased rating for hemorrhoids. This includes obtaining a VA examination, seeking outstanding medical records, and clarifying whether fecal leakage/seepage associated with hemorrhoids is related to other service-connected conditions.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence of a chronic gastrointestinal disorder during service or within one year post-service, and the current claimed conditions are not related to military service. The claim for service connection for a gastrointestinal disorder is denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional records from the Social Security Administration and for further development of his claims, including a Statement of the Case on an increased disability rating for his umbilical hernia.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain additional medical examinations and records in order to properly evaluate the Veteran's service-connected right hand disability.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a dental disability for compensation or outpatient treatment purposes is denied as he does not meet the legal requirements for such.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's current skin disability is related to his active service.

The Veteran seeks service connection for a bilateral eye disorder, which he contends is related to his military service. The appeal is currently remanded due to the need for further examination and development of evidence.