Other conditions Board decisions

The Board found no evidence to support service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, concluding that his alcoholism was not related to his military service and contributed substantially to his death.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to determine if a common law marriage existed between the appellant and the Veteran, which would allow her to be recognized as his surviving spouse for VA death benefits.

The Veteran's appeal to have the effective date for his service-connected hiatal hernia with gastrointestinal reflux disease changed from March 8, 2001 to an earlier date was dismissed as a matter of law due to procedural issues.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and verifying her periods of service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current left eye disability and finds no evidence linking any such disability to his service. The claim for an increased rating for dental disability is also denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA examination and additional development of evidence related to the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hallux valgus and bilateral hammertoes.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of clarity regarding when and where the Veteran submitted his request for waiver of recovery of an overpayment, which may affect its timeliness.

The Board has determined that the Veteran sustained dental trauma during service and now has current residuals of this trauma, warranting service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for a Travel Board hearing at the RO in St. Petersburg, Florida.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for updated financial information and a re-adjudication of his claim.

The Veteran did not have a pending claim for VA benefits at the time of his death, and the appellant filed her accrued benefits claim more than one year after his death. Therefore, she does not meet the legal criteria to receive the one-time payment from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund.

The Board found that the current left knee disability, degenerative joint disease, was not incurred in service or aggravated by a service-connected disability of the lumbar spine.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to deficiencies in obtaining relevant medical records, including from Walter Reed Army Medical Center and Brooke Army Medical Center. The AOJ is instructed to make additional efforts to obtain these records and provide proper VCAA notice regarding secondary service connection.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for cardiovascular problems/disability, as due to undiagnosed illness or other qualifying chronic disability, was granted. The claim for service connection for neuropathy of both upper and lower extremities is also granted.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for duodenal ulcer with gastritis was granted, but the temporary total rating and reduction in disability rating were denied. The decision is mixed as some issues were granted while others were not.

The Veteran's varicose veins of the left lower extremity are currently rated at 20 percent, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted.

The Board found that the Veteran's current hand and foot conditions are not related to cold exposure during active duty service.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of a skin condition or bilateral leg and foot disorder related to service. The Board also determined that any current bilateral leg and foot disorder is not secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability was rated at 10 percent for the period from March 22, 2006 to November 7, 2007 and increased to 20 percent effective December 5, 2011.

The VA determined that there is no competent medical evidence establishing a link between the Veteran's service and his current lung disorder, diagnosed as restrictive airway disease.