Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's death was attributed to severe hypoxemia and pulmonary embolism, with underlying causes including hypercongulable state secondary to protein S deficiency, malignant pleomorphic tumor (lung, proximal jejunum), stage IV cancer. The claim is remanded for further development regarding the cause of death.

The Veteran's residuals of stress fracture of the pelvis do not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent.

The Board has determined that additional examinations and development are necessary before the claims can be fully adjudicated.

The Board found no evidence to support a connection between the Appellant's low back disability and his service, including the 1982 accident. The claim was denied.

The Board finds that the termination of compensation benefits effective May 18, 2005, was not proper and the overpayment was not properly created due to lack of evidence indicating a valid felony warrant.

The Veteran's right femur fracture residuals are rated at 40 percent, and his right hip scar is rated at 10 percent. The ratings reflect the severity of the disabilities based on their impact on function.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and initial compensable disability ratings for eye disorders, respiratory disorder, bilateral hearing loss, and erectile dysfunction were denied. The Veteran was granted a noncompensable rating for his bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has dismissed the appeal as there is no legal basis to consider an earlier effective date for TDIU due to the finality of the January 1997 rating decision.

The Board found that VA was not notified of the Veteran's son T.A.'s existence until February 27, 2009, which is within one year of VA's request for dependency information. Therefore, an effective date earlier than February 27, 2009 cannot be granted.

The Board has granted service connection for squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity at the tongue base due to Agent Orange exposure. The Veteran's PTSD claim and total disability rating based on individual unemployability remain pending.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's esophageal cancer and resulting esophagectomy are at least as likely as not due to his asbestos exposure during service, thus granting service connection.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a dental disability as there was no evidence of a compensable dental disability incurred in or aggravated by active service, and the criteria for outpatient treatment were not met.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to determine if there is an etiological relationship between the Veteran's terminal cancer and his military service, including exposure to contaminated soil, water, and other toxins at Griffiss AFB.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of her appeal.

The Board found that the Veteran's laryngeal and squamous cell carcinoma was not caused by VA's care, treatment or examination, thus denying his claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.

The Veteran's bilateral upper extremity tremors are presumed to have been incurred during his Persian Gulf service and can be rated as a compensable disability.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and SSA disability benefits file. A new examination will also be scheduled to assess the current severity of his service-connected residuals of a gunshot wound to the abdomen.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for nonservice-connected disability pension benefits as she did not have qualifying military service.

The Board has determined that the evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether the Veteran's low sperm count was incurred during his active duty service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board found that the Veteran's recurrent fevers were not caused by his service and denied his claim for service connection.