Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of dental trauma, for compensation purposes, is denied. The Board finds that the evidence does not support a finding of loss of substance of body of the maxilla or mandible due to trauma or disease, which would be required for compensation purposes. For his right little finger disability, the Veteran's claim is denied as there are no compensable ratings available under the applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board found no clear and unmistakable error in the April 1993 decision denying death benefits, as there was no indication of a character of discharge upgrade at that time.

The Veteran's neurodegenerative disorder, which manifested during active service and is considered to be of service origin, has been granted service connection.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for an ingrown right great toenail disability. The issue of entitlement to service connection for a right great toe disability remains pending and will be addressed in further development.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the AOJ for scheduling a local hearing before a Board member in accordance with his request.

The Veteran is seeking compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for tetraplegia resulting from negligent medical care at the Cleveland VAMC, and his claim has been remanded due to missing surgical records.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the issue of entitlement to an effective date prior to January 13, 2010, for a dependency allowance for his spouse.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right elbow disability is caused by his service-connected left hand disability and has granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the appellant's deceased husband's service status and compliance with proper notice requirements.

The Veteran is found to be in need of the regular aid and attendance of another person due to his service-connected disabilities, which include status post discectomy L5-S1, radiculopathy of left lower extremity, and radiculopathy of right lower extremity.

The Board found that the procedures for severing VA compensation benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 were correctly followed and that the Veteran's right median, ulnar, and radial nerve regional pain syndrome was not provided by a VA employee or at a VA facility. Therefore, the award of such benefits was denied.

The Veteran's esophageal cancer is being remanded for further examination and opinion regarding its relationship to his service, specifically his exposure to herbicides in Vietnam.

The Board is unable to determine the validity of the Veteran's claims for bilateral macular degeneration, detached retinae, retinal tears, or other acquired eye disorder due to conflicting evidence and unanswered questions. The issues are considered 'mixed' as some conditions may be service-connected while others cannot be determined.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cardiomyopathy, diagnosed as ischemic cardiomyopathy, is related to presumed in-service herbicide exposure and grants service connection for this disability.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for benefits equal to the Veteran's rate of payment of VA compensation for the month of his death, finding no legal basis on which he could be entitled to such benefits.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for further development regarding his service dates and their impact on his eligibility for educational assistance benefits under Chapter 33 of Title 38 of the United States Code (post-9/11 GI Bill).

The Veteran's left knee disability is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted. The Veteran's service-connected left knee disorder does not meet or approximate criteria for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent.

The appellant is not eligible for CHAMPVA benefits from June 1, 2005 to November 30, 2010 due to her failure to be enrolled in Medicare Part B.

The Board found that the Veteran's income for 2008 exceeded the means test income threshold, and thus she was not eligible for copay exempt care. The change of her eligibility category from exempt to required and possible copay billing beginning June 8, 2009, was deemed proper.

The Veteran's claim for eligibility for a fee-basis outpatient identification card is denied as he does not meet the criteria for such eligibility.