Other conditions decisions — 2014

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current left foot disorders, including hallux limitus and 1st metatarsophalangeal joint arthritis, are causally related to his military service. As such, the claim for service connection is granted.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a Social and Industrial Survey.

The appeal is being remanded due to the appellant's failure to appear for a scheduled Board hearing. The case will be returned to the Board for further action.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for VA benefits as he did not have qualifying service in the Armed Forces of the United States.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining Social Security Administration records and considering referral to the Director of Compensation and Pension Service.

The appellant does not have any service-connected disability, and therefore, is not eligible for a TDIU rating.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and arranging for a psychiatric and general medical examination to assess his disabilities.

The Board has determined that the removal of former spouse M. as a dependent was proper, and an effective date of August [redacted], 2004 for the addition of current spouse D. as a dependent is granted.

The Appellant is not eligible for VA death benefits as the Veteran's child due to her age and status.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for arthritis due to Agent Orange exposure and for nonservice-connected pension. The Veteran did not meet the requirements for both benefits.

The Board found that the Veteran's additional left eye disability, including blindness and retinal detachment, was caused by the April 2010 VA surgeries. However, the evidence did not support a finding of carelessness, negligence, or lack of proper skill on the part of VA in providing these treatments.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional information regarding whether his medical condition on September 27, 2011 was stable enough for transfer to a VA facility.

The appeal has been dismissed as the appellant withdrew their appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's multiple myeloma is related to his active service, specifically exposure to contaminated drinking water at Camp Lejeune during his time there. As a result, the claim for service connection is granted.

The Board has determined that the VA examination is inadequate for evaluation purposes and a new one must be obtained. The Veteran's systemic joint disorder claim will be remanded to allow for further development.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the failure to schedule a Board hearing via videoconference from the RO.

The Veteran's unauthorized medical expenses incurred at Ogallala Community Hospital on May 9, 2011 were denied as the treatment was not for a service-connected condition and did not meet the criteria for emergency treatment.

The Veteran's cancer is being reviewed for service connection due to presumed exposure to herbicides, and the need for special monthly compensation based on his condition is also under review.

The Board denied service connection for adenocarcinoma, status-post left upper lobectomy, claiming it was not related to active service or Agent Orange exposure.

The Board found that the effective date for a 100% disability rating for the service-connected psychotic disorder should be June 4, 2003.