Other conditions decisions — 2016

The Veteran is seeking service connection for a skin condition, claimed as nickel chrome allergy. The VA has determined that further examination and opinion are needed to determine the etiology of his current skin conditions.

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

The Board denied the appellant's claim for recognition as the Veteran's surviving spouse, finding that she did not meet the requirements of VA regulations to be considered a surviving spouse.

The Veteran's dysthymia has not been manifested by occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, as required for a higher evaluation. The current level of disability is evaluated at 50 percent.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for esophageal and stomach cancers have been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Veteran's bony exostosis of the dorsal medial left foot is currently rated at 30 percent, which is in line with the severity of his symptoms and impairment.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for waiver of recovery of overpayment in amounts related to Post-9/10 GI Bill benefits, finding that repayment would not be against equity and good conscience.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's condition was not stabilized for transfer to a VA facility by August 16, 2013. Therefore, payment or reimbursement of medical expenses incurred from August 16 to August 19, 2013, is granted.

The Board has determined that an effective date prior to July 10, 2013 for the award of DIC benefits based on the need for regular aid and attendance is not warranted.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board found no evidence linking the Veteran's right foot disability to his active duty service or a service-connected condition, and denied service connection for a right foot disability.

The Board found that the appellant's pre-existing amblyopia and refractive error did not increase in severity during service, and thus denied his claims for service connection.

The Board has determined that the evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether the Veteran's diagnosed Myasthenia Gravis is related to service, and thus grants service connection for Myasthenia Gravis.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current right inguinal hernia disability and therefore, service connection for this condition is denied.

The Veteran's peripheral vascular disease of the bilateral lower extremities was not incurred or aggravated by service, and is not related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus type II and/or coronary artery disease.

The Board has granted service connection for a respiratory condition, but the stomach disorder issue remains pending and requires further examination to determine its etiology.

The Veteran's bilateral hallux valgus with postoperative scars are currently rated at the maximum 10 percent disability rating, and there is no evidence of additional functional loss or other factors that would warrant a higher rating.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a dental disorder, including TMJ syndrome and bruxism. The decision is based on direct evidence without any presumption or secondary service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for consideration of whether the appellant's service from November 5, 1968 to December 9, 1973 constitutes a bar to VA compensation benefits under specific legal provisions.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to issues related to calcified pleural plaques, leg cramps, and back pain. The Veteran's claims will be reviewed again based on additional evidence.