Other conditions decisions — 2013

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his exertional compartment syndrome, left lower leg is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to reassess the severity of this disability.

The Board has determined that an effective date earlier than July 10, 2008 for the grant of service connection for nonischemic dilated cardiomyopathy is denied.

The Board has remanded the case for scheduling a videoconference hearing at the appropriate RO. The Veteran's appeal of service connection for residuals of gall bladder removal, other than the already service-connected scar, residual of cholecystectomy is pending.

The appellant's claim for a higher level of priority for VA medical care benefits was denied because he did not have any service-connected disabilities and his income exceeded the geographic means test thresholds.

The Veteran's effective date for additional compensation for his spouse and children as dependents was denied, with the earliest possible effective date being October 1, 2008.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding no new and material evidence to reopen the claim. The cause of death was suicide, but there is no indication that any service-connected disability contributed to or caused the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic lymphoid leukemia due to asbestos exposure has been dismissed as the appellant died during the appeal process.

The Board has remanded the case due to confusion regarding the Veteran's status as a prisoner of war and the authenticity of the identification card provided by the Appellant. The VA will investigate these issues and readjudicate the claims.

The Board denied the Appellant's claim for a one-time payment from the FVEC Fund as he did not meet the requisite legal requirements for obtaining such benefits.

The Veteran's claims for nonservice-connected pension benefits and special monthly pension based on the need for aid and attendance were granted effective June 2, 2010. The disabilities met the criteria for these benefits.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for aspermia, finding that there was no evidence linking his current condition to his military service or exposure to ionizing radiation.

The Veteran's death was not due to injury or disease incurred in, or aggravated by, military service. The appellant is not the surviving spouse of the Veteran as she was not married to him at the time of his death.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for cardiomyopathy was granted, with the effective date set at June 27, 2001.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for her service-connected uterine fibroids, post hysterectomy and left ovary removal was denied. The Board found that the highest schedular rating under applicable codes is already in effect.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a current degenerative bone disease of the feet and denied service connection for his claimed bilateral foot disability, finding no evidence to support a nexus between his current condition and active duty service.

The Veteran's left eye disability is not due to VA negligence or fault, and therefore compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for the disability is denied.

The Veteran does not have a current foot fungus that was incurred or aggravated by active duty service. The Board finds no evidence of a disease or injury in service and the claim is denied.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's residuals of a cholecystectomy, finding that it is aggravated by his service-connected pelvis and back disabilities.

The Board found that the Veteran's current right elbow disability is not related to active service or any incident of service.

The Veteran has withdrawn her appeal regarding the claim for service connection for residuals of endometrial cancer.