Other conditions decisions — 2013

The Board found no evidence of gout during service and concluded that the Veteran's current gout is not related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left Achilles tendonitis and partial tear are proximately due to his service-connected right ankle sprain with degenerative joint disease, granting service connection for these conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of parvovirus B19 infection, Eustachian tube dysfunction, and failed root canal with #14 molar extraction. The issues were decided on the merits.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left knee disability was incurred in service and is aggravated by service, warranting service connection.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence to support a finding that the Veteran's basal cell carcinoma of the bilateral ears is related to his military service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The VA determined that the appellant had no legal entitlement to a one-time payment from the FVEC fund due to lack of verified service in the United States Armed Forces.

The case is being remanded for further action on the issue of attorney fees based upon benefits granted in a March 29, 2010 rating decision. The earlier effective date issue is also intertwined and will be addressed as part of this process.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been submitted to reopen the appellant's previously denied claims for nonservice-connected pension benefits.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient verification of the appellant's service, specifically his attachment to the 33rd Division as a recognized guerrilla. The appeal is pending further development.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal of the special monthly pension based on the need for aid and attendance.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not meet the service requirements for eligibility to a one-time payment from the FVEC Fund due to lack of verified military service.

The Veteran's shin splints of the right lower extremity are rated at a higher 10 percent, reflecting moderate muscle damage to Muscle Group XI.

The Veteran's right knee disability, characterized by instability and pain, warrants a 10 percent evaluation under DC 5257 for mild instability. A separate 20 percent evaluation is granted for dislocated semilunar cartilage.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence and needs further development, including obtaining private medical records and affording a VA examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current bilateral hip disorder and therefore, service connection for this condition cannot be granted.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a Statement of the Case regarding apportionment of benefits and an overpayment waiver. The issues are related, so any decision on one will affect the other.

The Veteran's right knee disability has been rated at 20 percent since October 1, 2005. The appeal for a higher rating is denied as the evidence does not support a finding of severe lateral instability or recurrent subluxation under DC 5257.

The Board has remanded the case for a videoconference hearing at the RO before a Veterans Law Judge sitting in Washington, D.C. due to the appellant's inability to travel.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining clarification of the etiology of the Veteran's right and left hip disorders from a VA examiner.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's period of eligibility for receiving VA educational benefits under Chapter 30 ended on April 27, 2009.