Other conditions decisions — 2014

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a new VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for scheduling an electronic hearing before the Board in lieu of an in-person hearing.

The Veteran's application for nonservice-connected pension benefits was denied because his annual income exceeded the maximum annual income allowed for payment of such benefits.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for trench foot, bilateral was dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining medical records and attempting to obtain private treatment records from Dr. Goldenberg.

The Board determined that the original grant of service connection for ALS was clearly and unmistakably erroneous due to a change in diagnosis, and thus severed service connection for ALS.

The Board dismissed the appeal as untimely filed, based on a ruling from the Federal Circuit.

The Veteran's unauthorized medical treatment at Orange Park Medical Center from November 4, 2010 to November 10, 2010 was denied because the services provided were not considered emergent care and VA facilities were reasonably available.

The Veteran's emergency medical treatment for a ruptured eardrum was approved because it met the criteria of an emergency, and despite having other health coverage (Medi-Cal), as long-term eligibility is not considered a bar to reimbursement under the Millennium Bill Act.

The Veteran's right thumb disability is manifested by no gap between the thumb pad and fingers, with full range of motion. The Board has determined that a compensable evaluation for this condition is not warranted.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not have basic eligibility for VA non-service-connected pension benefits due to his service as a Recognized Guerrilla, which is not considered active military service.

The Board has remanded the case for proper development and adjudication of the claims, including issuing an SOC.

The Veteran's pulmonary disorder was not present in service, is not etiologically related to any incident of service with the exception of tobacco use, and is not the result of asbestos exposure during service. As a result, the claim for service connection for a pulmonary disorder, including as a result of asbestos exposure, has been denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a Travel Board hearing at the Hartford RO.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's recurrent UTIs are asymptomatic and not related to her current symptoms, leading to a denial of an initial compensable rating.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional treatment records and further development of the claim.

The Board found that the Veteran's dementia is not related to his active service, including exposure to asbestos or possible exposure to ionizing radiation.

The Veteran is seeking reimbursement from VA for medical expenses incurred at a private facility. The case has been remanded due to the need for additional evidence regarding the medical records of the treatment period.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including an examination and administrative decision regarding line of duty (LOD) determination. The issues of service connection for periodontal gum disease, foot blisters, and dental disability will be reconsidered based on the additional evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected cholelithiasis with cholecystectomy is currently rated at 10 percent, effective December 10, 2005. The claims for GERD and cellulitis of the right arm were granted but no specific rating was assigned.