Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's rectal cancer was found to be the result of VA's failure to diagnose it in a timely manner, resulting in more aggressive treatment and a worsened condition. The Board finds that this meets the criteria for VA compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for right and left lower leg venous insufficiency were denied as the evidence did not support a higher rating based on the current manifestations of his disabilities.

The Veteran's right knee disability, characterized by chondromalacia patella and degenerative joint disease, does not meet the criteria for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent.

The Veteran does not have a right hand disability that is attributable to or related to service, and arthritis was not manifest in the initial post-service year following separation from service.

The Veteran did not meet the criteria for nonservice-connected death pension benefits as he did not serve long enough during a period of war and was not receiving or entitled to receive compensation or retirement pay for a service-connected disability at the time of his death.

The Board found clear and unmistakable evidence showing that the Veteran's skin disorder existed prior to service. The VA examiner determined it is less likely than not (less than 50/50 probability) that the Veteran's condition was aggravated by military service.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for a dental disability, as new and material evidence was submitted. The case is now remanded to obtain a VA examination to determine if the Veteran incurred dental trauma during service that resulted in current dental disabilities.

The Veteran's myelodysplastic syndrome is being reviewed for service connection, but the Board has determined that additional development is needed to address whether exposure to herbicides in Vietnam caused his condition.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to determine if the Veteran currently has any foot disorders etiologically related to his service, and whether his pes planus was aggravated by service. The RO/AMC will also obtain all outstanding VA medical records relating to the Veteran's claims.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for a low back disability due to new and material evidence received since the November 2007 denial. The Veteran's current low back disability is found to be related to his in-service symptoms, including scoliosis and degenerative disc disease.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not have recognized active military service for the purpose of obtaining a one-time payment from the FVEC Fund, and therefore denies his claim.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for a one-time payment from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund due to lack of qualifying service in the United States Armed Forces.

The Board denied the claim for one-time payment from the FVECF as the service department certified that the appellant did not have the requisite service to establish eligibility.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for a one-time payment from the FVEC Fund due to lack of recognized active military service, as determined by the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC).

The Veteran's service-connected residuals of a left hip fracture are not productive of any significant impairment or symptomatology, and therefore do not warrant a compensable disability rating.

The Board found that the Veteran's venous insufficiency of the bilateral lower extremities existed prior to her period of active service and did not have a permanent increase in severity during such service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a hearing before a Veterans Law Judge at the RO. The issue of entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities remains pending.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a bunion of the right foot and therefore, service connection for this condition is denied.

The Board found that the Veteran's adenocarcinoma of the prostate was not incurred in or aggravated by service and may not be presumed to be.

The Board has granted service connection for a residual disability due to a head injury, finding that the Veteran's service-connected left shoulder disability caused his fall and subsequent head injury. The effective date is not specified as it was granted on appeal.