Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for fatigue, dizziness, sleeplessness, loss of appetite, and joint pain was denied as there is no competent medical evidence that he currently has a disability manifested by these symptoms. The claim for an increased rating for chronic lower back strain was also denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased rating and TDIU due to conflicting medical evidence regarding neurological impairment stemming from his service-connected low back disability. Further development is needed, including VA examinations and consideration of extraschedular ratings.

The Board granted service connection for spondylolisthesis at L5-S1 and spina bifida occulta, finding that the evidence supported a direct relationship to active service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a disorder of the right eye, including pseudotumor cerebri and pseudopapilledema with residuals of intermittent blurred vision and headaches, is granted. The issue of entitlement to a rating in excess of 50 percent for sleep apnea has been withdrawn.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral vascular disease of the lower extremities and arthritis, as these conditions are found to be related to his exposure to cold weather injury in Korea during active service.

The Board denied increased evaluations for the Veteran's upper back strain and right radius fracture, finding that a rating in excess of 40 percent is not warranted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's eye disability, encompassing keratoconus, corneal transplants, and loss of eyesight, is service-connected.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to the need for examinations and opinions regarding her gynecological and right hip/leg disabilities.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for nonservice-connected death pension because her annual countable income exceeded the established limits.

The Veteran's left thumb fracture residuals, including arthritis and decreased grip ability, are rated at 10 percent. The claim for a higher rating is granted.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal of the March 2008 claim for SMP based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another person, and a new claim was filed. The RO granted the Veteran's claim in September 2011 with an effective date of June 27, 2011. As the Veteran did not contest the decision or appeal it further, his appeal is dismissed.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of service connection for fibrocystic disease of the left breast and granted service connection.,Service connection was also granted for fibrocystic disease of the right breast.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not have qualifying service to be eligible for the one-time payment from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund.

The Veteran's service-connected left oophorectomy with partial right oophorectomy is rated at a 30 percent since July 15, 2011. The Veteran had her remaining right ovary removed surgically in a total hysterectomy performed on July 15, 2011.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed as the substantive appeal was not timely filed following the March 25, 2007 statement of the case that reduced his disability evaluation to 50 percent.

The Board found that the Veteran's cause of death, multiple myeloma, was not service-connected as it did not develop during or due to his military service. The underlying causes of death were sepsis and bone marrow failure, which also did not meet the criteria for service connection.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the waiver of recovery of an overpayment in educational assistance payments.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of cold injury to the hands and feet are being remanded due to incomplete information regarding his in-service exposure. Additional development, including obtaining relevant personnel records and treatment records, is required.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating and restoration of a 100% disability rating for prostate adenocarcinoma and radical suprapubic prostatectomy residuals was denied. The AMC granted entitlement to SMC based on housebound criteria, effective November 28, 2005.

The appeal has been dismissed as the appellant withdrew their appeal prior to a decision being made.