Other conditions decisions — 2012

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a dental disorder for compensation purposes due to lack of evidence showing loss of substance of body of maxilla or mandible, which is required for such claims.

The Veteran's cognitive disorder, claimed as residuals of TBI, is found to be incurred during active service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to determine the current nature and extent of her service-connected left knee disability, including which specific symptoms are attributable to the service-connected condition.

The Board finds that the Veteran's claim for service connection for loss of teeth is denied as there is no evidence of in-service trauma or osteomyelitis resulting in tooth loss, and replaceable missing teeth are not considered disabling for VA disability compensation purposes.

The Veteran's claim for a higher initial rating for his service-connected schizoaffective disorder has been remanded. The Board finds that the Veteran is now entitled to a total rating based on individual unemployability due to his service-connected psychiatric disability.

The Veteran's unauthorized medical expenses incurred at a non-VA hospital on April 28, 2009 are denied as the treatment was not rendered in an emergency situation and VA facilities were feasibly available.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining additional VA and private treatment records, scheduling a new VA examination, and considering all evidence of record.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left tonsillar carcinoma is related to his service exposure to Agent Orange, and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board found that vascular spasms of the lower extremities were not incurred in or aggravated by active military service and is not etiologically related to any incident in service, including exposure to dioxins or Agent Orange.

The Board finds that the Veteran's current lumbar spine disability is not due to carelessness, negligence, or lack of proper skill on the part of VA. The preponderance of evidence does not support a finding of fault.

The Veteran is seeking payment or reimbursement for unauthorized medical expenses incurred at a private facility on July 10, 2010. The VAMC determined that the condition was non-emergent and a VA facility was feasibly available.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for skin disability of the groin, hands and feet is being remanded due to a need for an adequate VA examination and opinion.

The Veteran's neurocardiogenic syncope was granted an initial evaluation of 30 percent effective August 1, 2008.

The Veteran does not have residuals of a punctured right eardrum that is due to disease or injury incurred in service.

The Board finds that the Veteran does not have a current lung disease and therefore denies his claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the appellant's husband did not have qualifying active service for purposes of VA death benefits, and therefore, basic eligibility for VA death benefits is not established.

The Veteran's request for a waiver of overpayment was denied due to his failure to file the request within 180 days of notification.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection on a direct basis, finding that his chronic thoracic back strain began during his active duty service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining records from the DOE and VA Medical Centers. The Veteran's claim of service connection for brain tissue necrosis is currently under review.

The Veteran's urinary/prostate disability, including symptoms such as seminal vasiculitis and frequent urination, was not caused or aggravated by his service.