Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's teeth numbered 8-11 and 22-25 were extracted due to trauma during service, but the lost masticatory surface is restorable by suitable prosthesis. The Veteran's missing teeth numbered 1-7, 12-21, and 26-32 are considered a noncompensable condition resulting from periodontal disease in existence at the time of discharge before October 1, 1981.,Service connection for loss of teeth numbered 8-11 and 22-25 is granted for dental treatment purposes under Class II(a). Service connection for loss of teeth numbered 1-7, 12-21, and 26-32 is denied for dental treatment purposes under Class II.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for traumatic brain injury (TBI) is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining an updated VA examination and opinion.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right heel spur is attributable to service and grants entitlement to service connection.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertensive cardiovascular disease is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and medical opinion regarding the etiology of his hypertension, as well as the need for additional relevant treatment records.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including a new VA examination to assess all manifestations of the Veteran's left hip and left knee disability associated with the malunion of the femur. The claim will be reviewed again after the additional development is completed.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining outstanding VA treatment records and readjudicating the Veteran's claims.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation and TDIU was granted, with the evaluation for his lung disorder being increased to 30 percent effective November 26, 2013. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating or entitlement to TDIU.

The Board has determined that it is at least as likely as not that the Veteran's residuals of cold injuries to the lower extremities were incurred in active service, and thus grants service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for intervertebral disc syndrome is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a new VA examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for waiver of overpayment because it was not received within 180 days after the December 9, 2006 notification of the overpayment.

The Board has determined that further development is needed for the Veteran's increased rating and service connection claims, including obtaining relevant medical records and scheduling VA examinations.

The Board finds that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of periodontal disease and therefore cannot establish service connection for this condition. The claim to reopen his previously denied claim for residuals of multiple tooth extractions is also denied as there is no new and material evidence presented.

The Board has remanded the case for a videoconference hearing and further development. The Veteran's claim of entitlement to TDIU remains pending.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for a skin disorder and a compensable disability rating for healed corneal laceration of the left eye. The appeal is currently remanded to obtain additional medical evidence, schedule examinations, and determine appropriate ratings.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for apportionment of the Veteran's VA benefits as a proper claimant due to ambiguity in the legal status of the Veteran's prior marriages and lack of definitive proof of termination dates.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's fibrocystic breast disease and dysmenorrhea syndrome are related to her service, and thus grants service connection for these conditions.

The appellant, as the surviving son of the Veteran, is not eligible to receive a one-time payment from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's emergency medical treatment at St. Mary's Medical Center on July 2, 2010 was for a condition of such severity that it warranted immediate medical attention and that VA facilities were not feasibly available. The claim is granted.

The Board has determined that the appellant and the Veteran were not validly married at the time of the Veteran's death in June 2003, thus denying her claim for recognition as his surviving spouse for VA death benefits purposes.

The Veteran's discharge was due to a service-connected disability, and he had at least 30 continuous days of active duty prior to discharge. Therefore, the Board granted eligibility for educational assistance benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill at the 100% rate.