Other conditions decisions — 2013

The Veteran's arthritis of the left elbow has been rated at 10 percent, but his hypothyroidism is currently rated as 30 percent disabling.

The Veteran does not have rectal cysts, cataracts, or leg cramps that are related to his service. His claims for these conditions were denied as there is no evidence of a direct relationship with his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for an undiagnosed illness, manifested by fatigue, insomnia, joint pain, and gastrointestinal symptoms.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin disability, claimed as growths on the armpits, due to lack of evidence linking any current condition to his military service.

The Veteran's son has spina bifida, and the VA is remanding to obtain necessary medical records for a determination on his claim.

The Veteran's claim for a temporary total evaluation due to surgery performed by VA on January 4, 2007 is denied as the procedure was not related to her service-connected fibrocystic ovarian disease and did not result in severe post-operative residuals necessitating convalescence.

The appellant is not entitled to VA death benefits as he does not meet the criteria for being a child of the Veteran, and his application was filed after one year of the Veteran's death.

The appellant is not entitled to VA death benefits as he does not meet the criteria for being a child of the Veteran, and his application was filed outside the one-year deadline.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for otitis media and gastrointestinal disorder, including as secondary to service-connected prostatitis. The claims were remanded for further development.

The Veteran is seeking to establish service connection for a foot fungus. The Board finds that the Veteran should be afforded a VA examination to determine whether there is any relationship between the current skin disorder on his feet and his military service.

The appellant's service is not recognized for purposes of the one-time payment from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund, and therefore, they are denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and providing the Veteran with another opportunity to provide information and/or evidence pertinent to his claim.

The Board has granted service connection for lumbar radiculopathy with impairment of the external popliteal nerve and left foot drop, finding that this disability is related to his service-connected degenerative disc disease of the lumbosacral spine. The Veteran's claim for service connection for a separate left hip disorder was referred to the RO.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining service personnel records and a supplemental VA opinion. The Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for Myasthenia Gravis will be reconsidered based on all available evidence.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to develop evidence regarding the appellant's exposure to asbestos during his ACDUTRA and to determine if his ulcerative colitis is related to service, including any potential asbestos exposure.

The Veteran's claim for payment of unauthorized medical expenses incurred at Erlanger Medical Center on May 14, 2009 was denied as the claim was not received within 90 days of the date of service.

The Board found no evidence of a chronic pulmonary disability in service and concluded that the Veteran's current pulmonary disability is not related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the appellant is entitled to additional accrued benefits in the amount of $2,281 due to his payment for the widow's last illness expenses.

The Veteran's skin disability of the scalp, including scabs on top of head, was found to be incurred during service. Service connection for hypertension was granted with a 10 percent initial rating.

The Board has granted a special apportionment of $360.00 per month from the Veteran's VA compensation payments for the support of their minor child, who is currently in the appellant's custody.