Other conditions decisions — 2014

The Board found that the Veteran sustained a right corneal scar in active service as a result of combat without significant visual disabling sequelae, bilaterally. The Board denied entitlement to service connection for a bilateral eye disorder.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination. The Veteran's claim will be reviewed again after this is completed.

The Veteran is granted service connection for pain, swelling, and numbness of the left upper extremity due to an undiagnosed illness.,The Veteran is also granted service connection for pain, swelling, and numbness of the right upper extremity due to an undiagnosed illness.,However, the Veteran's claim for a chronic right eye disability is denied as there is no current disability.

The Board has ordered further development due to the destruction of the appellant's deceased spouse's claims file, including searching for administrative decisions and copies of any records kept by the appellant. The case will be returned to the AOJ for review.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional VA treatment records and provide a new VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his bilateral foot disorders.

The appellant has withdrawn her appeals regarding the issues of service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, accrued benefits, DIC benefits, and death pension.

The Veteran's cramps in the neck and jaw, as well as her gastric reflux, are found to be related to her service-connected PTSD. The Board granted service connection for these conditions.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for urinary frequency, finding that the preponderance of evidence does not support a link between his current condition and either his military service or his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Veteran's total hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy were performed due to her congenital von Willebrand's disease, which was not service-connected. The Board has now granted service connection for the postoperative residuals of a total hysterectomy based on aggravation.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for post-operative residuals of peptic ulcer surgery was denied, and the claim for TDIU remains pending.

The Board found that the decedent's death in May 1997 was due to willful misconduct, specifically alcohol intoxication. The preponderance of evidence supports this conclusion and denies the DIC claim.

The Board found that the Veteran's service-connected left great toe and right hand disabilities do not warrant increased ratings as they are not indicative of severe foot or hand injuries, respectively.

The Board has determined that a remand is required to accurately determine the amount of overpayment and how it was calculated, as well as obtain necessary financial information from the Social Security Administration.

The Veteran's countable income for pension purposes exceeded the allowable amount, resulting in denial of non-service-connected pension benefits.

The Board has determined that the appellant is entitled to an additional apportionment of $34.00 per month from January 27, 2005 until March 1, 2010 on behalf of their minor child.

The Board denied the appellant's application to reopen her claim of service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that no new and material evidence had been received.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin condition, claimed as jungle rot and rash, is being remanded to obtain additional medical examination and development of the record. The examiner will address whether the current skin condition is the same condition for which he was treated during service in August 1966, if it is due to Agent Orange exposure, or if it otherwise had its onset directly during service.

The Board found that the Veteran's bilateral foot disorder was not incurred or aggravated by service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for additional information and analysis regarding payment or reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses incurred at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital during November 22-27, 2010.

The Veteran's request for a one-time payment from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund was denied by the RO. The Board has remanded the case to allow the Veteran to have a video-conference hearing.