Other conditions decisions — 2014

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a skin disorder due to an undiagnosed illness or related to service, and thus denied her claim.

The Veteran's ejaculatory dysfunction is not deemed to be caused by VA carelessness, negligence, lack of proper skill, error in judgment, or similar instance of fault on the part of VA. The Board finds that the additional disability was not proximately due to such instances.

The appeal for service connection for cerebral concussion with minor closed skull fracture has been dismissed as the benefit sought has been fully granted.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to his request for a Travel Board hearing. The case will be returned to the AOJ after the hearing.

The Veteran's Raynaud's phenomenon was rated at 20 percent prior to August 21, 2013 due to characteristic attacks occurring four to six times a week. The current evidence does not show daily attacks.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for arthritis of the hands is being remanded due to incomplete records and a need for an addendum opinion regarding in-service treatment for frostbite.

The appellant was not entitled to additional accrued benefits as he did not personally pay for the last expenses of his mother and the amount paid ($1,340.00) is considered full payment under the law.

The Board has granted service connection for squamous cell carcinoma of the nasal septum with total rhinectomy, palatectomy, and maxillectomy.,The Board has also granted service connection for major depressive disorder as secondary to service-connected squamous cell carcinoma of the nasal septum with total rhinectomy, palatectomy, and maxillectomy.

The evidence does not support a finding of demyelinating disease of the central nervous system, including multiple sclerosis, incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Veteran has a current diagnosis of unspecified hypersomnolence disorder that was incurred during his active military service. Therefore, the Board has determined that the criteria are met for entitlement to service connection for this disability.

The Board found that the Veteran's sinus disorder and deviated septum were not incurred or aggravated by active duty service. The VA examiner determined that any current sinus condition did not manifest during service, and the deviated septum preexisted service.

The Veteran's unauthorized medical expenses incurred at Carondelet Heart and Vascular Institute on May 25, 2012 are granted for reimbursement.

The Board has determined that the overpayment of $8,012.30 was validly created due more to the fault of the Veteran than VA's. The Veteran is not shown to have committed fraud, misrepresentation or bad faith in the creation of the overpayment. Recovery would result in undue hardship and unjust enrichment for the Veteran.

The Board has determined that the Veteran is entitled to a waiver for overpayment of $3000 due to a lack of clear evidence regarding her eligibility for educational benefits, and thus it would be against equity and good conscience to require repayment.

The Board found that the Veteran's net worth was not excessive given his life expectancy and did not meet other requirements for basic eligibility to pension based on a need for aid and attendance. As such, he was eligible for nonservice-connected pension benefits.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral eye disability, finding that there was no evidence linking his condition to in-service radiation exposure or any other basis of service connection. The Veteran's assertions were deemed insufficient to establish a link between his current condition and active duty.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection for residuals of a right quadrant abdominal abscess.

The Veteran's service-connected restless leg syndrome is rated at the maximum schedular rating of 30 percent, which fully contemplates the severity of his condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left leg disability due to an injury in ACDUTRA was denied as there is no current disability and the degenerative changes in the left knee are not related to the injury.

The Board has remanded the case due to the appellant's failure to appear for a scheduled hearing and requests for rescheduling. The Veteran died of an unknown cause, and the appellant is seeking to reopen claims for service connection for his death.