Other conditions decisions — 2013

The Board denied an earlier effective date prior to December 8, 2005 for the grant of service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death due to lack of evidence indicating intent to file a claim before that date.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's lymphomatoid papulosis and anaplastic large T-cell lymphoma are related to his exposure to X-rays during service, warranting service connection for both conditions.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating was denied because he failed to report for a scheduled VA examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current psychotic disorder and psychosis are related to his in-service incident resulting in a diagnosis of acute psychotic episodes, thus granting service connection for these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral pes cavus is secondary to his service-connected cervical, low back and bilateral hip disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 is being remanded due to incomplete medical records, specifically those from Dr. Lifland and Christus Spohn Hospital. The VA will seek these records and provide the Veteran with a new VA examination to address his allegations.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for postoperative residuals of cancer of the tonsil due to exposure to Agent Orange. The Veteran's upper aerodigestive tract squamous cell carcinoma is presumed to be related to his exposure to Agent Orange in service.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the issue of entitlement to an increased rating in excess of 10 percent for service-connected right elbow disability.

The Veteran's disability rating for status post L4-L5 microlaminectomy and microdiscectomy was restored to 60 percent effective April 7, 2003.

The Veteran's right hip disability is currently rated as 10 percent disabling, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted based on the evidence of record.

The Board finds that the appellant does not have recognized service as a member of the Philippine Commonwealth Army, including the recognized guerillas in the service of the United States Armed Forces, to qualify for a one-time payment from the FVEC Fund and therefore denies the claim.

The Veteran's right knee disability, including a meniscal tear, degenerative joint disease, and Baker's cyst, is considered to be related to his active service.

The Board has granted service connection for multiple myeloma as secondary to in-service exposure to radiation and chemicals, effective from the date of death.,The Veteran's cause of death was determined to be due to his service-connected multiple myeloma.

The Board has granted service connection for PVD of the bilateral lower extremities as secondary to the service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's low back and neck conditions are related to his service-connected stroke, granting service connection for these disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for the Veteran's claimed disabilities, finding no current disability other than anxiety neurosis and noting that there was insufficient evidence to link the symptoms to his military service.

The Board found that adenocarcinoma of the prostate was not related to service, including exposure to ionizing radiation. The Veteran's claim for degenerative joint disorders is pending.

The Board found that the Veteran's Bell's Palsy did not have an onset during service or within one year of separation, and there is no evidence linking it to his in-service eye disability. The claim for secondary service connection was denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disability (status-post operative herniated nucleus pulposus, right L5, to include radiculitis of the lower extremities) does not meet the criteria for SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance or being housebound.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development related to her claims of service connection and CUE in prior decisions. The TDIU claim will be re-adjudicated after these issues are resolved.