Other conditions decisions — 2012

The Board has granted the Veteran's request for waiver of recovery of an overpayment of nonservice-connected pension benefits in the amount of $12,118 due to circumstances beyond his control and because repayment would cause undue hardship.

The Veteran's inpatient treatment from January 20, 2010 through February [redacted], 2010 was for pneumonia and respiratory failure. The appellant provided necessary care due to a continued medical emergency, but VA facilities were not feasibly available at the time of transfer.

The Veteran's breast cancer is related to his active duty service, including exposure to ionizing radiation.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current back disability that is related to his active military service. The evidence shows that he had an in-service injury but no chronic condition was diagnosed until decades after service.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death, and the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this claim.

The Veteran died, and the appeal for service connection for the cause of his death has been dismissed due to the appellant's death.

The Veteran's unauthorized medical expenses incurred for treatment at two hospitals were denied as he did not meet the criteria for reimbursement under VA regulations.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed nerve disorder and bilateral hip disorder were not incurred or aggravated during his active duty service. The evidence does not support a finding of direct service connection for these conditions.

The Board has determined that the appellant's service-connected right and left knee disabilities do not warrant higher ratings as they do not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent under applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to an inadequate examination in April 2010. The Veteran needs a new VA examination to determine if he has a current left arm disorder and whether it is related to his military service.

The Veteran's right testicular infarction resulting from hernia repair surgery at a VA facility was not caused by carelessness, negligence, or lack of proper skill on the part of VA. The risk factors for such complications were discussed with the Veteran prior to his consent.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss was denied, and his claim for an increased disability rating for conjunctivitis with dry eyes was also denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to errors in representation and notification, requiring additional development including a VA examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's interstitial cystitis and severe weight loss are related to his active service, with the benefit of doubt favoring the Veteran.

The Board found that the right thumb disability did not have onset during service and was not related to any injury or disease in service. The current right thumb disability, including carpometacarpal joint arthritis, is unrelated to an event of active service origin and is not proximately due or aggravated by a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's penile deformity, which is in the form of a 30 degree rotation of the glans and distal shaft, was not found to be related to VA treatment for bladder cancer. The Board determined that the preponderance of evidence does not support the claim.

The Veteran's skin disorder and nail fungus were not incurred in or aggravated by service. The nail fungus was linked to conditions of training with trauma to the toenails during active service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining a May 2004 surgical report related to the Veteran's cholesteatoma surgery at a VA facility. The claim will be reviewed again after this information is obtained.

The Board found that the Veteran's current left hip disorder is not related to his military service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board found no evidence of a right foot or ankle injury in service and concluded that the Veteran's current right foot drop disorder is not related to his military service.