Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's venous stasis of the lower extremities is proximately due to his service-connected peripheral neuropathy of his lower extremities with right foot drop.

The Veteran failed without good cause to report for VA examinations scheduled in connection with his claim of entitlement to nonservice-connected pension benefits, which were denied.

The Veteran withdrew her appeal regarding the claim for an increased disability rating for her service-connected right middle finger disability prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's death was not service-connected as the cause of death due to esophageal cancer, which is not linked to his military service or herbicide exposure.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's Barrett esophagus is proximately due to his service-connected residuals of a right hand injury, and therefore grants service connection on a secondary basis.

The Board found that the Veteran's election for Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits is irrevocable and cannot be rescinded.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for a one-time payment from the FVEC Fund as he does not have recognized active military service, thus lacking legal merit.

The VA denied the appellant's claim for a Government-furnished headstone or grave marker because the decedent died before the applicable law provided for such service.

The VA denied the appellant's claim for a Government-furnished headstone or grave marker because the decedent died before the applicable law provided for such an award.

The Board found that the Veteran's current respiratory disorders, including viral pharyngitis and sinus and throat pain, are not related to his military service.

The Veteran does not have additional disability as the result of procedures performed at a VA facility in August 1989.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable evaluation for residuals of a nasal fracture, status-post closed reduction as there was no evidence showing 50 percent obstruction of the nasal passage on both sides or complete obstruction on one side.

The Board found that squamous cell carcinoma of the left tonsil was not related to service or herbicide exposure, and denied the claim.

The Board has ordered an additional VA examination to determine the extent of neurological impairment associated with the Veteran's service-connected right clavicle fracture, including thoracic outlet syndrome.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current right leg and left foot/ankle disorders are not related to his service or any disease or injury of service origin.

The Veteran's claim for payment of private medical expenses incurred on November 10, 2007 was denied as he had insurance coverage and did not meet the criteria for reimbursement under VA regulations.

The Veteran's unauthorized private medical expenses incurred from January 13, 2011 to January 19, 2011 are denied as he had coverage under a health-plan contract (his wife's insurance) for the treatment.

The Board finds that recovery of the overpayment would not be against equity and good conscience, as the Veteran was at fault in creating the debt by failing to resolve known felony charges. The decision is denied.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for peritonsillar abscess and fibrolipoma of the scalp, both claimed as resulting from Agent Orange exposure. The case has been remanded to obtain in-service treatment records.

The Veteran is granted service connection for residuals of a left middle finger laceration manifested by limitation of motion of the distal interphalangeal joint. Service connection for other residuals of the laceration are denied.