Other conditions decisions — 2012

The Veteran's bilateral defective hearing is currently rated as noncompensable, with an average puretone threshold of 38 in the right ear and 20 in the left ear. The VA has applied the rating schedule accurately.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to incomplete records and need for additional examinations.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a cardiovascular disorder and eye conditions (myopia and astigmatism) have been denied as there is no evidence of current disabilities or a link to service.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU rating is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and an examination to assess his employability.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence of a chronic right hand disability and denied the Veteran's claim for service connection. The issue of residuals of a left shin bone contusion remains pending, with an inadequate VA examination in November 2007.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his left knee and lumbar spine disorders, finding that the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 10 percent.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's breast cancer is related to contaminated water exposure at Camp Lejeune during his service, and grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for urinary stricture. The RO has requested additional medical records and will obtain a supplemental medical opinion to determine the relationship between his current urinary disability and military service.

The Veteran's GSW residuals are currently rated at 20 percent, and the Board finds that a higher rating of 30 percent is warranted based on moderately severe muscle disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues related to service connection for a right arm disability. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered with proper application of the presumption of soundness and an examination to determine if any current condition is service onset or aggravated.

The Board found that the Veteran's current skin condition (eczema) was not related to his service and denied his claim for service connection. The lung disability issue is pending due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to outstanding VA and private treatment records, and the need for further development of the claim.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for cold injury residuals affecting his feet, hands, and face. The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to clarify the nature and etiology of these disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded to allow for additional examinations, records review, and consideration of the evidence. The TDIU claim is also being considered.

The Veteran's claims for service connection, increased rating for PTSD, and SMC are being remanded due to the need for additional development of his VA treatment records and SSA records.

The Board has determined that the appellant is recognized as the surviving spouse of the Veteran for purposes of VA death benefits, based on continuous cohabitation from their marriage until his death.

The Board has determined that the appellant did not have the requisite service to qualify for payment from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund, as certified by the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC).

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining verification of the Appellant's military service periods and scheduling a VA examination to determine if his eye disorders are related to any period of active duty or inactive duty training.

The Veteran's claim for payment of unauthorized medical expenses incurred from April 21, 2008 to April 22, 2008 at Wyoming County Community Hospital was denied as the Veteran did not provide the requested medical records and supporting statement within the required time frame.