Other conditions decisions — 2013

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for varicose veins of the left leg, finding no medical evidence to support a nexus between his current condition and either service or his service-connected right leg varicosities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current eye disabilities, including refractive error, presbyopia, blepharitis, dry eye syndrome, cataracts, and subconjunctival hemorrhage, are not service-connected as they were not shown in service or related to service.

The Veteran's Crohn's disease, ulcers, and colitis are not shown to be due to a service-connected disability or caused by the use of medication for his service-connected disabilities.

The Board found that there was no evidence to support a finding that any service-connected condition caused or contributed to the Veteran's death. The cause of death listed on his death certificate was acute respiratory failure, which is not related to any service-connected disability.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by the appellant through his authorized representative before a decision was made.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for cardiac arrhythmias and residuals of myocardial infarction, finding that his conditions were not related to active duty or ACDUTRA.

The Board found that the Veteran's colon cancer was not related to his service, including exposure to ionizing radiation or toxic chemicals. The evidence did not support a finding of direct service connection.

The Veteran's thoracic spine disability has not resulted in flexion limited to 30 degrees or less, favorable or unfavorable ankylosis, or incapacitating episodes of at least four weeks in a 12-month period. Therefore, the claim for increased evaluation beyond 20 percent is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected postphlebitic syndrome of the right leg warrants a 100% evaluation for the period from January 23, 2006 to July 2, 2010.

The VA denied the Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 due to the perforated bowel resulting from a barium enema performed in September 1990, as it was not caused by carelessness, negligence, lack of proper skill, error in judgment, or similar incidence of fault on the part of VA.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for residuals of fracture, head of first metacarpal thumb, right hand and left great toe fracture have been granted with a 10% rating each.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a respiratory disability, to include as due to asbestos exposure during active service, is being remanded for additional development and medical opinion.

The Board has granted service connection for esophagitis and other chronic gastrointestinal disorders (other than gastritis) as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected low back disability.

The Board found that there is no current evidence of a diagnosed rib disability and thus denied the Veteran's claim for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed because he died during the pendency of his appeal.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for further development, including a VA examination and additional medical records. The claim will be considered on its merits after this process.

The Veteran's appeal involves a request for an increased rating and permanence determination for his service-connected fatigue and flu-like symptoms. The case is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and conduct further development.

The Board found that the Veteran's mitral valve disorder did not have onset during service, was not caused by his active service, and did not manifest within one year of separation from active service. Therefore, the claim for service connection for mitral valve prolapse is denied.

The Board found that the March 1983 rating decision denying service connection for a lumbar spine disability was not clearly and unmistakably erroneous. The claim is denied.

The Board has determined that the Appellant does not have active service as a member of the Philippine Commonwealth Army, including as a recognized guerrilla, in the service of the Armed Forces of the United States. Therefore, the Appellant is not eligible for a one-time payment from the FVEC Fund.