Other conditions Board decisions

The evidence does not support the Veteran's claim that her current gastrointestinal disorder, including reflux esophagitis and gastritis, is related to her military service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development of his service treatment records and VA outpatient records.

The Veteran's adjustment disorder has been manifested by symptoms such as anxiety, suspiciousness, feelings of detachment or estrangement from others, startle response, hypervigilance, sleep disturbance, depressed mood, and irritability. However, there is no evidence that these symptoms result in occupational and social impairment with occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform occupational tasks.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection as his TMJ disorder is not related to his in-service bilateral subcondylar osteotomy and subtotal odontectomy.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathies of the bilateral hands, claimed as secondary to diabetes mellitus, type II, is being remanded due to incomplete VA examination opinions and the need for additional evidence.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for insomnia and anger, as there was no evidence of a diagnosed disability. The claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for right shoulder disability prior to July 22, 2009, is also denied.

The Board found that there is no evidence to support a finding that the Veteran currently suffers from cold injury residuals of the feet that are the result of a disease or injury suffered in active duty service.

The Veteran's claim for an increased initial rating for dysthymic disorder remains before the Board after a recent remand. Further development is needed, including a new VA psychiatric examination and consideration of newly received medical records.

The Board found that the Veteran's uterine fibroids are not related to her active service and denied her claim for service connection.

The Veteran claims compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for residuals from a craniotomy and clipping of an aneurysm, alleging negligence by VA in diagnosing his right ear discomfort and not informing him about the residual aneurysm or leaving fibrous material in his skull.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including scheduling a VA examination and obtaining treatment records. The appellant's claim will be readjudicated based on the updated evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's varicose veins are not related to his service and have denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the appellant's annual income exceeds the maximum allowable rate for nonservice-connected death pension benefits, and thus her claim is denied.

The Board denied the appellant's request for an earlier effective date of October 1, 2009 for apportionment of Veteran's disability benefits for minor child D. T., finding that her claim was not received by VA until September 23, 2009.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a neck disorder, including loss of lateral mobility and herniated disks, is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining his STRs and VA treatment records.

The Board has ordered a remand due to the need for additional VA examinations and records, as well as for obtaining Social Security Administration records. The appellant's competency to manage disbursement of VA funds is in question.

The Board found that the debt for an advance payment of $3000.00 was validly created and denied a waiver of recovery due to lack of equity and good conscience.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including a new VA examination and consideration of the petition to reopen his previously denied claim for service connection for a left eye disorder.

The Veteran is entitled to reimbursement for the cost of taking the PW0-104 Certified Wireless Network Administrator test as it was the only version available at that time and has been approved by VA.

The Veteran's laryngitis with hoarseness has been rated at 10 percent since September 28, 2005. The Board finds that the criteria for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent have not been met.