Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has determined that the appellant does not have basic eligibility for VA non-service-connected pension benefits due to his service as a Recognized Guerrilla, which is not considered active military service.

The Board has remanded the case for proper development and adjudication of the claims, including issuing an SOC.

The Veteran's pulmonary disorder was not present in service, is not etiologically related to any incident of service with the exception of tobacco use, and is not the result of asbestos exposure during service. As a result, the claim for service connection for a pulmonary disorder, including as a result of asbestos exposure, has been denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a Travel Board hearing at the Hartford RO.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's recurrent UTIs are asymptomatic and not related to her current symptoms, leading to a denial of an initial compensable rating.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional treatment records and further development of the claim.

The Board found that the Veteran's dementia is not related to his active service, including exposure to asbestos or possible exposure to ionizing radiation.

The Veteran is seeking reimbursement from VA for medical expenses incurred at a private facility. The case has been remanded due to the need for additional evidence regarding the medical records of the treatment period.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including an examination and administrative decision regarding line of duty (LOD) determination. The issues of service connection for periodontal gum disease, foot blisters, and dental disability will be reconsidered based on the additional evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected cholelithiasis with cholecystectomy is currently rated at 10 percent, effective December 10, 2005. The claims for GERD and cellulitis of the right arm were granted but no specific rating was assigned.

The Board found that the Veteran's peripheral artery disease of the lower extremities was not caused or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD, and thus denied both direct and secondary service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining private medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case for an updated medical opinion regarding whether VA treatment caused any additional disability to the rectum, including the Veteran's reported incontinence.

The Board finds that the preponderance of the evidence does not show a current left knee disability, and thus service connection for a chronic orthopedic disorder of the left knee is denied.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a VA examination and review of additional medical records. The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left foot disorder remains on appeal.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn due to his request for withdrawal.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right leg disability, specifically chronic exertional compartment syndrome, is related to his active service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for further development and consideration of the Veteran's claim for service connection for a dental disability for purposes of establishing eligibility for VA outpatient dental treatment only.

The Veteran's case is being remanded for the VA to obtain his recent treatment records and conduct a new examination if necessary. The issues of compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151, reopening service connection claims, and rating for a scar are pending.

The Board denied the appellant's request for a waiver of overpayment of VA death pension benefits, finding that her request was not timely filed within the required 180-day period following notification of the debt.