Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's request for service connection for rhabdomyolysis has been remanded due to the failure to afford him a hearing. He is currently seeking this benefit.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service records and a need for further verification of the Veteran's National Guard service periods. The claim will be reconsidered after these steps are completed.

The Veteran's request for a waiver of recovery of overpayment of VA nonservice-connected pension benefits was denied by the Committee on Waivers and Compromises (COWC).

The Veteran's claim for Dependants' Educational Assistance (DEA) pursuant to the provisions of 38 U.S.C.A. Chapter 35 is being remanded due to his request for a Travel Board Hearing.

The Veteran's service connection claim for residuals of bilateral tibia stress fractures is granted. The appeal seeking a higher evaluation for migraine headaches was dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing his appeal.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including a VA cardiovascular examination and obtaining outstanding treatment records.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's curvature of the spine is aggravated by his service-connected recurrent dislocation of the right shoulder acromioclavicular joint. Additional development, including a new VA examination and opinion, is needed.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, thus the case is dismissed.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for loss of teeth was denied as there is no evidence that the condition resulted from in-service trauma or osteomyelitis, and replaceable missing teeth are not considered disabling for VA disability compensation purposes.

The Veteran requested recognition of his spouse for VA dependency purposes prior to September 15, 2009. The appellant withdrew the appeal in March 2011.

The Board has determined that the overpayment of educational benefits to the Veteran was properly calculated based on evidence showing participation in a scheme to defraud VA. The case is now remanded for further review and consideration.

The Veteran's left rib disability, including costochondritis, is manifested by pain and limited mobility. However, there is no objective evidence of respiratory impairment or limitation of motion that would warrant a higher rating.

The Board has granted a 20% disability rating for each of the appellant's service-connected bilateral knee disabilities, effective from the date of the decision.

The Veteran's anal incontinence is granted as secondary to his service-connected hemorrhoids. His low back disability has been granted a 10% evaluation prior to December 13, 2010 and remains at that level as of December 13, 2010.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been presented to reopen the claim of service connection for residuals of a back injury. The appellant's current low back pain is related to his in-service injury while loading ammunition, which resulted in chronic degenerative changes.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including a VA examination to determine the current severity of his service-connected keratoconus and its etiology.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating prior to March 12, 2012 was denied. However, the claim for an increased rating from March 12, 2012 was granted and assigned a 10% rating.

The Board denied a compensable disability rating for the Veteran's service-connected malaria, finding no competent and credible evidence of active malaria or any functional disability from past malaria.

The Veteran's son, the appellant, is not eligible for Chapter 35 educational benefits as his eligibility ends on his 26th birthday due to the effective date of TDIU benefits being before his 18th birthday and notification occurring after his 26th birthday.

The Veteran's left great toe disability is rated as moderately severe, warranting a 20% rating. The Board found that the impairment of the foot more closely approximates moderate severity.