Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's symptoms of muscle fatigue, shakes, twitching, and tremors are not service-connected as they are attributed to his diagnosed multiple sclerosis (MS).

The Board found that the Veteran's congenital esotropia, which was surgically corrected during service, did not result in a current vision/eye disability and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board found that the Veteran's current bilateral eye disorders are not shown to be etiologically related to service or any incident therein, including his reported incorrect refractive lenses prescribed during service. The issue of whether his cataracts and conjunctival nevus with cysts are secondary to his service-connected bronchitis was also denied.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for an upper respiratory disorder, which he claims began during his military service. The Board has ordered additional development to determine the etiology of the condition and whether it was incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Board found that the evidence does not support a finding of service connection for residuals of colon rectal cancer, as there is no credible or probative evidence linking the condition to active duty.

The Veteran is seeking compensation under the provisions of 38 U.S.C.A. � 1151 for additional disabilities resulting from medical treatment in April to May 2000, including shortness of breath, muscle loss of the upper extremities, a ventral hernia, and necessity to limit activities. The Veteran also seeks service connection for residuals of a staphylococcus infection.

The VA has reduced the DIC benefits payable to the Veteran's daughter, C.T.B., from $488 to $350.50 due to an administrative error. The appellant disagrees with this reduction and has filed a notice of disagreement.

The Board found that the Veteran's esophageal cancer and respiratory failure were not related to his military service, thus denying dependency and indemnity compensation for the cause of death. The appeal for nonservice-connected death pension was also denied as the appellant's income exceeded the statutory maximum rate.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left total hip replacement is related to his military service and has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU is being remanded due to inadequate compliance with the January 2013 Board remand instructions. The case must be returned for another VA examination by a vascular specialist.

The Veteran seeks service connection for uterine cancer/endometrial carcinoma, which she claims is due to exposure to chemical herbicides during her military service in the Republic of Vietnam. The case has been remanded as additional development is needed to determine if there is a link between her condition and her service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing the Veteran with a VA examination to assess his left arm disability.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's skin disorder and loss of teeth, including whether these conditions are related to service. The case will be remanded for further action.

The case is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling the Veteran for examinations to assess his claimed service connection disabilities.

The Board has reopened the claim for DIC and death pension benefits, but has not yet decided whether the new evidence is sufficient to grant the benefits. The Appellant's testimony suggests she was married to the Veteran until his death in 1989, though there were periods of separation due to her mental health issues and the Veteran's incarceration.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for colon cancer, which he asserts is related to his presumed exposure to herbicides during his service in the Gulf War, has been denied as there is no evidence of a relationship between his current condition and his military service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a videoconference hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

The case is being remanded for further development to clarify the Veteran's medical emergency and his coverage under health-plan contracts, including Medicare.

The Veteran seeks service connection for left hand degenerative joint disease, which he contends is related to injuries sustained during active service. The Board finds that a remand is necessary to obtain an opinion regarding the relationship between current disability and service.

The Board has decided to remand the case for a dental examination to determine if malpractice was involved in the extraction of teeth during service, including tooth #11 and any other teeth found to be extracted during service. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered based on this new information.