Other conditions decisions — 2017

The Veteran's right upper extremity disability has been rated at 40 percent since March 30, 2009. The Board found that the current rating of 40 percent is appropriate based on moderate incomplete paralysis of all radicular groups.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal, and the Board dismissed the case as a result.

The Veteran's left calf and foot drop disability is the result of his March 2010 back surgery, which was not reasonably foreseeable. The Board finds that the criteria for benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 have been met.

The Veteran's claim is being remanded for a medical opinion regarding the nature and severity of his condition on January 5, 2013, at Memorial Hospital of Jacksonville. The VA will also determine if there was a feasible availability of VA facilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's fatal glioblastoma multiforme was likely due to his exposure to Agent Orange during service, warranting service connection for the cause of death.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's facial skin disorder, including residuals of impetigo, is not related to his service and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's unauthorized medical expenses incurred during a private hospitalization from November 3, 2010 to November 5, 2010 are now covered by VA. However, any copayment or deductible owed to his third party insurance plan (Medicare) is not reimbursable.

The Board dismissed the appeal as the May 2012 decision, which decided the initial rating for residuals of nephrectomy, is final and res judicata.

The Veteran's disability manifested by swelling of the bilateral legs and hands was not shown to be related to service or secondary to a service-connected condition, and therefore, he is denied service connection.

The Board denied a higher rating for residuals of larynx cancer, finding that the Veteran's condition did not meet criteria for a higher rating prior to January 28, 2015, and as of January 28, 2015. The current assigned rating of 30% is deemed adequate.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of ischemic heart disease and finds no evidence to support service connection for atrial fibrillation. The claim is denied.

The Board found that the Veteran's left groin disability, other than his service-connected orchialgia, is not related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by the appellant, resulting in the dismissal of the case.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's liver disability, including elevated liver enzymes and fatty liver, is secondary to his service-connected irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

The Board has determined that the evidence received since July 2003 is not new and material, thus denying the Veteran's request to reopen his claim of service connection for a genitourinary disorder, including stricture and bulbar urethra.

The Veteran withdrew her appeal in a February 2016 written statement, resulting in the dismissal of her case.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding a link between the Veteran's liver disorder and Agent Orange exposure, requiring further examination.

The Board has determined that a partial waiver of recovery of half the overpayment of VA compensation benefits, in the amount of $9,618.50, is granted due to the principles of equity and good conscience.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for a certificate of eligibility for VA home loan guaranty benefits because he did not meet the minimum service requirements, and thus was not eligible for these benefits.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's stroke, which occurred in 2012, is not related to his military service and therefore denied his claim for service connection.