Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's respiratory disorder, manifested by dyspnea, is related to his service-connected hemangioma of the uvula and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board found that the reduction in payment of death pension benefits effective January 1, 2011 was proper based on the exclusion from income of unreimbursed medical expenses. The appellant's estimate for future costs for prescription and over-the-counter medications were not reasonably predictable.

The Veteran's claim for reimbursement of medical expenses at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital from October 18, 2010 to October 27, 2010 is granted as the VA facility was not capable of accepting a transfer safely.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a challenge to the validity of the debt at issue. The appellant and his representative will be notified of the decision and given an opportunity to appeal if the debt is determined to be valid.

The Veteran's appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities was dismissed because the appellant died during the pendency of the appeal.

The case is being remanded due to the need for verification of service with the Department of the Army. The appellant must be notified and offered the opportunity to respond.

The Board found that the Veteran's right hip disability is not causally or etiologically related to his active duty service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's unauthorized medical treatment for constipation and a urinary tract infection was denied reimbursement as the claim was not timely filed.

The Board has determined that there is insufficient information in the record to accurately calculate the overpayment of VA disability pension benefits. The case is being remanded for a detailed accounting and clarification.

The Veteran's left leg paresis is not considered to be caused by the VA heart catheterization surgery, and therefore he does not meet the criteria for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.

The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for suborbital neuralgia is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and updated treatment records.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining relevant private treatment records and providing an addendum opinion from a qualified medical professional regarding the Veteran's breast cancer and its connection to his service at Camp Lejeune.

The Veteran's right hand disability did not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation prior to July 9, 2009. The Board found that his symptoms were within normal limits and did not warrant an increased rating.

The Veteran's lung disorder is not service-connected as it was caused by his long history of smoking and prior infections, rather than any exposure during active duty.

The Veteran's cholelithiasis, evaluated as 10 percent disabling prior to October 18, 2012, is now rated at the maximum schedular evaluation of 30 percent for this period.

The Board has received a withdrawal of the appeal from the appellant, and thus the case is dismissed.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate July 2010 VA examination and a need for further development.

The Board denied service connection for testicular pain, finding that the Veteran's current condition is not related to his active military service. The claim for TDIU was also denied.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining a VA examination and medical opinion to address the Veteran's service-connected gunshot wound residuals. The TDIU issue is also inextricably intertwined with the rating issue and will be addressed concurrently.

The Board has remanded the case for further evidentiary development, including obtaining SSA survivor benefits records.