Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin disorder, to include as due to herbicide exposure, was denied because the evidence did not support a finding of in-service onset or a link between his current condition and his military service.

The Board has determined that the appellant is recognized as a surviving spouse of the Veteran for purposes of VA DIC benefits.

The Veteran's request for reimbursement of unauthorized home improvement and structural alterations was denied as the improvements were not necessary due to a medical emergency or established medical entitlement, and VA had already approved a wheelchair ramp instead.

The Veteran's right hand disability is currently rated as 10 percent disabling for the orthopedic residuals, and a separate 10 percent rating has been granted for ulnar neuropathy. The Board finds that both ratings are appropriate based on the current evidence of record.

The Veteran's dental disorder, including post-service multi-teeth extraction due to dental caries and severe generalized periodontal disease, does not meet the criteria for service connection as listed under 38 C.F.R. § 4.150.

The Veteran's right knee disability, characterized by patellofemoral syndrome with chondromalacia and degenerative joint disease, does not meet the criteria for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent.

The Board has remanded the case due to procedural issues related to a hearing and the application of a rule regarding hearings before the Board. The Veteran is scheduled for a new Board hearing at the RO.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, currently diagnosed as a mood disorder, is found to be related to service and granted.

The Board found that the Veteran's residuals of head trauma did not manifest in service or for many years thereafter and are not related to service, thus denying his claim.

The Veteran's death was caused by his own willful misconduct involving the intentional use of prescription drugs, which is not considered service-connected.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his left thumb and right knee disabilities have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes.

The Veteran's service-connected dermatophytosis of the feet has been inactive and not affecting at least 5% of his entire body or exposed areas, thus he does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Veteran's claims for respiratory disorder, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, hypertension, low back condition, shoulder condition, and disability residual to inoculations received during service were denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or etiological link to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient information on how the $2,738.00 overpayment was calculated and the amount of military retirement pay during the relevant period.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including a VA examination and consideration of the Veteran's claim for service connection for complex regional pain syndrome, type II, of the right lower extremity.

The Board has remanded the case for further development regarding the creation and waiver of an overpayment of VA compensation benefits. The Veteran is disputing the amount owed, and the RO must verify how payments were made to him between December 1, 2005, and May 30, 2006.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development and examination, particularly regarding his service connection claim for a vein disability in the lower extremities. The issues of temporary evaluation and TDIU are also deferred until further notice.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for dependency allowance was granted, with the effective date set at February 1, 2005.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including a VA examination to determine the nature and likely etiology of any current right foot and ankle disorder.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded to obtain outstanding VA treatment records and a medical opinion regarding his employment status prior to March 31, 2009. The claim will be readjudicated based on the new evidence.