Other conditions decisions — 2012

The Board finds that the preponderance of evidence is against a finding that the Veteran's right humeral head lesion was incurred or aggravated by his military service, and thus denies the claim for service connection.

The Veteran is not entitled to special monthly compensation at a level higher than the maximum rate provided for loss of use of one hand.

The case is being remanded for the appellant to be scheduled for a Travel Board hearing at the RO. The appellant's representative requested a video-conference hearing, but no transcript was produced. The appellant chose not to have another hearing and instead opted for a Travel Board hearing.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a chronic genitourinary disability is being remanded due to the need for additional development and an addendum opinion regarding the relationship between his current diagnoses and his in-service symptoms.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral foot calluses have resolved and do not currently cause any functional impairment or symptoms. As a result, the claim for a compensable rating is denied.

The Board denied service connection for a bilateral ear disorder, finding no evidence of in-service occurrence or continuity of symptoms since service.

The Board granted service connection for involuntary trembling, shaking, and quivering. The Veteran's symptoms of painful popping joints and left pectoral chest pain were not found to be related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for residuals of a GSW to the right thigh was granted, with an effective date of October 3, 1985.

The Board has determined that a chronic pulmonary disorder, manifested by a chronic cough, was incurred during active service and is granted.

The Board found that there is no evidence of a valid marriage between the Veteran and the appellant, thus denying her claim for recognition as his surviving spouse for VA benefits purposes.

The Board found that the appellant's character of discharge was due to willful and persistent misconduct, including theft, concealment of stolen property, and AWOL offenses. As a result, his entire period of service from May 1974 to March 1978 is considered dishonorable and constitutes a bar to VA benefits.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records from February 2008 to the present and providing an opinion on whether the Veteran currently has herpes disease and if it is related to service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin condition, claimed as residual to an allergic reaction, was denied by the RO. The Board is satisfied that there was substantial compliance with its remand directives regarding his right shoulder bursitis.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right little finger disability and right arm disorder. The lung disorder claim is pending as there are no effective dates provided.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for a respiratory disorder, but the appeal has been remanded due to lack of evidence regarding treatment during and after service.

The Board has dismissed the appeal as the issue of payment of benefits for the month of the Veteran's death has been resolved and rendered moot.

The Veteran is seeking compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for a heart attack resulting from VA surgery, and also seeks TDIU based on his service-connected conditions. The case is being remanded to obtain additional records related to the surgery.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for loss of teeth due to trauma is denied as there is no evidence of bone loss in the maxilla or mandible, and his periodontitis does not qualify for compensation.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection and initial ratings for his right shoulder disability and left foot disability, finding that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under applicable VA regulations.

The Veteran's cause of death was attributed to a cerebrovascular accident and respiratory failure. The service-connected disabilities did not contribute substantially or materially to his death, as he had no disability rated at least 100% for ten years prior to his death.