Other conditions Board decisions

The Board denied the veteran's claim of service connection for a dental condition involving tooth number 8, finding that there was no evidence of service trauma and concluding that the treatment provided during active duty in 1991 did not constitute service-connected disability.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an earlier effective date prior to July 31, 1998 for service connection of varicose veins of the left lower extremity.

The veteran is seeking an increased rating for his service-connected left deltoid injury, but the RO denied this claim in March 2002. The Board has decided to remand the case for further development and examination.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for service connection for residuals of a gunshot wound to his left leg, finding that new and material evidence had not been received. The RO previously denied the claim in June 1952 due to the date of the injury (November 10, 1944) antedating his recognized military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hiatal hernia was incurred during his active service and granted entitlement to service connection for this condition.

The Board found that the veteran does not currently suffer from an ear disability and denied her claim for service connection.

The Board denied the claim of service connection for the cause of the veteran's death, finding that no service-connected disability was the principal or contributory cause of death.

The VA determined that there is no evidence linking the veteran's squamous cell carcinoma of the right lung to his active service, including any exposure to herbicides or asbestos. The Board found that the claim for service connection was denied.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a new examination to assess the severity of his left foot disability.

The Board denied reopening the claim for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Board has determined that the veteran's unauthorized medical expenses incurred at St. Vincent Hospital from October 12 to October 18, 2000 for a non-service-connected cardiovascular disorder were covered under the Veterans Millennium Health Care and Benefits Act.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for increased DIC benefits based on need for regular aid and attendance, finding she does not require such assistance.,The Board also denied her housebound allowance claim, concluding she is not substantially confined to her home or immediate premises.

The Board has determined that the veteran's urethral stricture condition existed before service and was aggravated during active duty, warranting service connection.

The Board has determined that the appellant was not married to the veteran for a continuous period of at least eight years immediately preceding his death, and therefore, she is not entitled to increased dependency and indemnity compensation.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for presbyopia and syncopal episodes as secondary to his service-connected residuals of fracture of the left mandible.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death due to new and material evidence. The appellant presented medical opinions linking the service-connected amputation site with the veteran's infection, which contributed to his death.

The Board found no evidence to support the veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of head trauma, as there was no in-service injury or disease and current disabilities are not linked to service.

The Board has ordered a remand due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination and clarification of diagnoses in light of the veteran's service medical records.

The veteran is entitled to reimbursement for a licensing and certification examination fee under Chapter 30, Title 38, United States Code in the amount of $237.00.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and instructed that all appropriate development should be completed before further action is taken.