Other conditions decisions — 2013

The Veteran's cause of death, Alzheimer's dementia, is not service-connected. The VA medical opinions indicate that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not contribute substantially or materially to his death.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for his service-connected post-operative residuals of a hiatal hernia is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and consideration of outstanding treatment records.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including scheduling an examination and obtaining medical records. The issue of entitlement to a higher rating for his service-connected postoperative residuals of right foot surgery will be reconsidered after the additional development.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for additional accrued benefits based on her status as the Veteran's dependent child, finding that she was not eligible for such benefits due to her age and educational status.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for further action, including issuance of an SOC regarding his claim for restoration of a 10 percent rating for residuals of a nasal fracture. The matter of entitlement to a higher rating for residuals of a nasal fracture will be returned to the Board after the Veteran perfects an appeal on the restoration issue.

The appeal has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant. The issues regarding service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death and DIC benefits have no jurisdiction as they are not pending.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for a sinus condition due to incomplete service treatment records and insufficient evidence linking his current condition to service. A VA examination is needed to determine if there is a nexus between the Veteran's current sinus condition and his service.

The Board has determined that a leiomyoma was incurred during active service, resolving reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for spinal muscular atrophy is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and verification of his Reserve service.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for a skin condition is being remanded due to the need for additional examination and opinion.

The Veteran's request for a HISA grant to cover the cost of installing an air conditioning system in his home was denied because there was no medical need for such a system based on his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claim for CUE in a March 30, 1979 rating decision which denied entitlement to a TDIU is being remanded due to the need for issuance of a Statement of the Case.

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

The Veteran's appeal is remanded to determine if his hairy B-cell leukemia, claimed as myelodysplastic syndrome and acute myelogenous leukemia, was caused by Benzene exposure during service. The RO must resubmit a PIES request using the correct tab and codes.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's recurrent umbilical hernia is service-connected as a direct result of his in-service surgery, and thus grants the claim.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether new and material evidence has been received to reopen a claim of service connection for right hip injury. The Veteran needs to provide medical opinion evidence indicating a relationship between his current symptoms and in-service injury.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for colon cancer is being remanded to obtain a revised radiation dose estimate and to schedule a VA examination to determine if his condition is related to exposure in service, specifically ionizing radiation. The issue will be adjudicated again based on the new evidence.

The Veteran's residual of a fracture of the tarsal and metatarsal bones of the right foot produces mild symptoms and does not cause limitation of motion of the feet, resulting in a denial of an increased rating.

The Board found that the Veteran's current right hip disability with degenerative changes did not meet the criteria for service connection as there was no evidence of a chronic condition in service or within one year after discharge, and the current condition is unrelated to any injury or event during service.

The Veteran's unauthorized dental treatment from September 21, 2007 to October 19, 2007 was not for an emergent condition and VA facilities were feasibly available. Therefore, payment or reimbursement is denied.