Other conditions decisions — 2014

The Board denied increased ratings for spinal stenosis and right and left lower extremity neurologic impairment, finding that the current ratings adequately reflect the Veteran's disability.

The Veteran's unauthorized medical expenses for emergency treatment of bladder obstruction on February 28, 2012 are granted as the criteria for payment under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1725 have been met.

The Board has determined that there is no current diagnosis of bone spurs in the bilateral feet, and thus cannot grant service connection for this condition.

The Board finds that the Veteran's residuals of a MRSA infection were not proximately due to or the result of VA carelessness, negligence, lack of proper skill, error in judgment or similar instance of fault on the part of VA in furnishing reasonable care.

The Veteran's request for waiver of overpayment in the amount of $3,968.88 was timely filed and is being considered on the merits.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for low back disorder and fungus of the toenails, finding that these conditions are as likely as not related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to an inadequate medical opinion and additional evidence.

The Veteran's appeal for benefits under Chapter 33 (Post-9/11 GI Bill) was denied as he is not entitled to a benefit level in excess of 60 percent.

The Veteran has withdrawn her appeals regarding the issues of entitlement to an effective date prior to September 28, 2010, for the grant of service connection for a total hysterectomy and entitlement to TDIU. As such, these claims are dismissed.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to determine if the Veteran's service-connected major depressive disorder caused or aggravated his alcohol and cannabis dependence.

The Board denied service connection for residuals of a head injury and found that the Veteran's chronic mixed headaches warrant a 10 percent rating prior to February 8, 2013. The claim for TDIU prior to August 30, 2011 is not addressed as it was part of the underlying disability claims.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of sickle cell anemia and her microcytic, hypochromic anemia is not due to disease or injury incurred in active service.

The Board has granted a separate evaluation for right thigh muscle atrophy, as the symptoms do not overlap with service-connected meralgia paresthetica.

The Veteran's multiple myeloma is found to be at least as likely as not caused by exposure to ionizing radiation during his military service, with resolution of reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor.

The Board found that the Veteran's bilateral flatfoot disability was no more than severe, with pain on use not relieved by orthotics and inward bowing of the Achilles tendon. The disability did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to inadequate VA examination and incomplete medical records.

The Board denied service connection for gastric antrum/peptic ulcer disease and the RO denied service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death. The appellant is seeking to have her claim reopened.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to ensure proper development of the appellant's claim, including obtaining relevant service personnel records and psychiatric evaluations.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for clarification of representation and issuance of a Statement of the Case (SOC) regarding his entitlement to waiver of indebtedness.

The Veteran's claims for increased disability ratings for patella femoral syndrome with arthritis of the right and left knees are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination.