Other conditions decisions — 2014

The Veteran's claim for service connection and compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for Peyronie's disease was denied as the condition did not manifest during or as a result of his military service, and there is no evidence that it was caused by VA medical treatment.

The Board has remanded the case for DRO review due to a request from the Veteran's representative. The issue of whether new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen a claim for service connection for an acquired skin disability remains on appeal.

The Veteran's porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT) is granted as a result of presumed herbicide exposure during his service in Vietnam.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right thumb disorder, which resulted from a fall in service and subsequent trigger release surgery, was incurred during his military service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including an eye examination and consideration of extraschedular ratings.

The Veteran's claim for reimbursement of medical expenses incurred at the Cheyenne Regional Medical Center is being remanded due to inadequate consideration of his assertion that prior authorization from VA was obtained.

The Veteran's appeal is dismissed as there is no controversy regarding the reduction of his pension benefits by removing the Medicare B premium deduction.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current disability of the groin, and thus service connection for residuals of a right groin injury is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's prostate disease, including benign prostatic hypertrophy and chronic prostatitis, was aggravated during his period of active duty from November 1990 to June 1991. As a result, service connection by aggravation is granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's antithrombin III deficiency and chronic pulmonary embolism are related to service, granting his claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including a neurological examination and consideration of an extraschedular evaluation for migraine headaches. The service connection claim is reopened due to new evidence.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a higher rating and TDIU based on service-connected disability to the Under Secretary for Benefits or the Director of Compensation and Pension Service for extraschedular consideration.

The Veteran's initial ratings for his low back disability, right leg sciatica, and left leg sciatica were denied. The Board found that the criteria for higher initial ratings under the applicable VA rating schedule did not meet at any point during the appeal period.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a chronic bilateral leg disability or skin condition related to his active duty service. The claims are therefore denied.

The Board denied an initial compensable rating for the Veteran's right great toe disability prior to June 28, 2007. The evidence showed moderate limitation of motion and tenderness but did not meet criteria for a higher evaluation.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities require the need for aid and attendance of another person, warranting SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is denied as the evidence does not show she is currently unemployed due to her service-connected disabilities.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a hiatal hernia or active duodenal ulcer during the appeal period and denied both claims.

The Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses incurred at a private hospital is denied because he was covered under a health plan contract (Medicare) and thus ineligible for VA payment.