Other conditions decisions — 2012

The Board has denied the appellant's claim for a one-time payment from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund due to lack of service in the United States Armed Forces.

The Board found that there is no evidence to support a finding that bilateral avascular necrosis of the hips developed in service or is otherwise related to service. The claim was denied.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection for ear drum trauma and dysthymic disorder at a hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

The Veteran's service-connected residuals of a shell fragment wound to the left leg and foot have not been rated higher than the maximum allowable under VA's rating criteria.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence to support a grant of service connection for right hallux valgus or shortening of the right lower extremity, as these conditions are not found to be related to active service. The Veteran's claims have been denied.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to assess the current severity and manifestations of the Veteran's service-connected genital herpes, including the frequency of his outbreaks.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal regarding the service connection for a foot disability characterized as saltwater feet. The Board has dismissed the appeal due to this withdrawal.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's deep vein thrombosis of the left lower extremity and right upper and lower lobe pulmonary embolism are related to his military service, granting service connection for these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected postoperative right inguinal hernia warrants a 30 percent disability rating prior to March 2, 2010.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to determine if the Veteran's current pulmonary/respiratory disability, claimed as due to in-service asbestos exposure, is related to service. The claim will be remanded for this purpose.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the claim of entitlement to payment or reimbursement for unauthorized medical expenses provided at a private hospital during the period from January 16, 2010 to January 17, 2010.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's uterine fibroids and subsequent hysterectomy were not incurred in or aggravated by active service.

The Board has determined that the overpayment of VA educational assistance benefits was properly calculated, but the Court found insufficient reasons and bases for this conclusion. The case is now remanded to obtain specific information related to the Veteran's participation in a fraud scheme at Ramon Magsaysay Technological University.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and arranging for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's current left foot skin condition is related to his service or exposure to Agent Orange.

The Board has restored the Veteran's disability evaluation for nasal polyps from 30 percent to noncompensable, effective December 1, 2011.

The Board found that the Veteran's Reiter's Syndrome did not manifest as a result of his military service and denied entitlement to service connection for a disability of the hands, bilaterally. The Board concluded that there was no evidence linking these conditions to service or a service-connected disability.

The Board has ordered the case to be remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA examination reports and treatment records. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered based on the new evidence.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for further development regarding his claimed wartime service in Vietnam. The Board will review the expanded record and determine if the benefit sought can be granted.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's death, and thus lacks jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of the claim.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including verification of his service dates and obtaining SSA records. The claim for abscess, pilonidal cyst, or lesion on the tailbone will be evaluated based on the evidence provided.