Other conditions decisions — 2012

The Veteran's income exceeded the maximum annual pension rate for nonservice-connected pension benefits since October 1, 2009.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including another VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any current eye disabilities. The Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus is also considered in relation to these findings.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left eye disorder, claimed as central optic vein occlusion in the left eye causing blindness, is being remanded due to the need to consider additional evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the case due to conflicting information regarding the Veteran's period of active duty service and character of discharge. The appeal is now pending for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including an examination and opinion regarding his claimed conditions.

The Board found that the Veteran's Reiter's syndrome was not incurred in or aggravated by active service and may not be presumed to have been incurred in or aggravated by active service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic liver disability, to include fatty liver disease, finding that there is no evidence of a nexus between his current diagnosis and his military service.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded due to the need for further development and consideration of whether he meets the criteria for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability, including considering his service-connected disabilities in conjunction with extra-schedular evaluation under 38 C.F.R. § 4.16(b).

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a bladder disability for VA compensation purposes and therefore, service connection is denied.

The Board finds that the Veteran's right leg varicose veins resolved after his stripping and he had no reoccurrence or sequela of these varicose veins while on active duty.,There is no evidence of DVT in service, and the preponderance of the competent and credible evidence does not show that he had symptoms of or a diagnosis of DVT during service.

The VA has determined that the appellant's spouse did not have the required military service to qualify for VA benefits, and thus her claim is denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim to add his putative spouse, C.G., to his VA disability compensation benefits due to a lack of evidence showing he had ended his marriage with S.A.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bowel dysfunction, specifically constipation and associated fecal leakage, is related to his service-connected lumbar spine disability. The claim for secondary service connection is granted.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as he withdrew his request for a Board hearing and the appeal is no longer in progress.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for various conditions secondary to her service-connected status post Cesarean section with residual scar formation. The Board finds the duty to assist has not been met and remands the case for further development.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that there was no evidence linking his cardiovascular conditions to service or any presumptive exposure. The appellant's claim was not granted.

The Veteran's overactive bladder, now diagnosed as BPH with urinary obstruction, was initially manifested during active duty and service connection is granted.

The Board has granted service connection for myocardial infarction and osteoporosis, both found to be related to the Veteran's service-connected pancreatic insufficiency with gastroparesis.

The Veteran's unauthorized non-VA dental treatment from August 19, 2004 to October 11, 2004 was not rendered due to a medical emergency where delay would have been hazardous to his health. As such, the claim for payment or reimbursement is denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to obtain outstanding medical records and to schedule a VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected left lower extremity disability. The TDIU claim will also be considered.