Other conditions decisions — 2013

The Veteran's claim for service connection for deviation of the nasal septum is denied as there is no evidence of a traumatic injury resulting in the condition.,The Veteran's postoperative right breast fibroadenoma does not result in any impairment of function, and thus an initial compensable evaluation is denied.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination to determine if his service-connected eye disabilities render him unemployable.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a shrapnel injury to the abdomen is being remanded due to scheduling issues. His claim for a scar of the nose was granted with a noncompensable rating in December 2010, and he disagrees with this decision.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for scleroderma is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including verification of his exposure to TCE in Vietnam and a VA medical opinion regarding the relationship between his condition and service.

The Board denied the Veteran's request to reissue a refund check for her VEAP contributions, finding that she was issued a $2,700 refund in February 2003 and that no clear evidence has been presented to rebut the presumption of regularity.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's diagnosed spondylosis, spondylolisthesis of the lumbar spine and a compression fracture at L3 are etiologically related to his active service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's current hip disability is secondary to his service-connected lumbar spine disability or right knee patellar tendinitis.

The Board found that the Veteran's pressure ulcers were not caused or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus and denied the claim.

The VA denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for her right great toe disorder, finding that there was no evidence of severe symptoms or need for surgery.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for vision loss, claimed as secondary to treatment for a service-connected disability, is being remanded due to the need for additional development of medical records and clarification from the VA examiner.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection of residuals of cold injuries to his right and left feet, finding that no claim was received prior to September 13, 2005.

The Board denied the appellant's claim of entitlement to DIC benefits as a child of the Veteran due to his prior marriage, which precludes him from receiving such benefits under VA regulations.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the Board does not have jurisdiction to review the case.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for reinstatement of eligibility for death pension benefits as her relationship with '[redacted]' after November 1, 1990 is considered to have been established in previous records.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his VA treatment records and a medical opinion regarding the relationship between his service-connected conditions and any new gastrointestinal symptoms.

The Veteran's service-connected tibial pain syndrome does not render her unemployable or housebound, and therefore the claims for TDIU and SMC based on need for regular aid and attendance are denied.

The Board found that there was no evidence of a dental disability resulting from in-service trauma, and thus denied the Veteran's claim for service connection.

The Veteran's claim for restoration of a 100 percent disability rating for adenocarcinoma of the prostate, which was reduced to 20 percent, is granted. The issue of entitlement to an increased disability rating greater than 20 percent from February 1, 2008 to April 24, 2012, and greater than 40 percent since April 24, 2012, is dismissed.

The Board found that the Veteran's terminal esophageal dysplasia, Barrett's esophagus, and Alzheimer's disease were not incurred in or aggravated by active service. The gastrointestinal bleeding was deemed to be a result of his pre-existing conditions, including Barrett's esophagus, which did not have a direct link to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an immune deficiency disorder was denied as there is no current diagnosis of this condition. The issue regarding a rating in excess of 30 percent for defective hearing prior to October 31, 2003, remains pending.