Other conditions Board decisions

The Board found that the Veteran's narcolepsy was not incurred or aggravated by his active service, and denied the claim as there is no clear and unmistakable evidence to rebut the presumption of soundness at entry into service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and adjudication of three intertwined matters: a rating for postoperative right elbow bone spur, service connection (and a separate compensable rating) for neurological disability of the right arm, and the rating for residuals of a right arm shell fragment wound. The RO is instructed to provide VCAA notice, arrange for any necessary development, and then adjudicate these claims before readjudicating the matter of the rating for postoperative right elbow bone spur.

The Board has decided in favor of the Veteran, granting service connection for a respiratory disorder due to asbestos exposure during active service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for dizziness and light headedness due to Gulf War undiagnosed illness is being remanded as the VA has not provided a medical opinion regarding his symptoms. The Veteran should be scheduled for a Persian Gulf War Syndrome examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims of service connection for leg length discrepancy and degenerative joint disease of the hip and spine as secondary to her right foot disability have not been reopened due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Veteran's cervical spine disorder and upper back disorder are not service-connected as there is no evidence of a chronic condition during active service or continuity of symptoms since separation.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's service in Vietnam and his exposure to Agent Orange. The claims for service connection will be reconsidered based on the new information.

The Board has requested an advisory medical opinion and the case is being returned to the RO for further review. The Veteran needs to provide additional evidence, including treatment records from Dr. W.G. and Dr. R.B.

The Board finds that the Veteran does not have a current disability of lymphedema or anemia that is related to his service-connected malignant growths of the genitourinary system. The VA examiner opined that the Veteran's lymphedema and anemia were more likely caused by nutritional deficiency.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher monthly payment of VA educational assistance benefits for apprenticeship training pursued as of January 1, 2008 was denied because the basic monthly rates were restored to $385.35, which is in line with the law.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected right leg varicose veins.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected PTSD contributed substantially to his death due to cancer of the larynx, which was caused by his use of tobacco products.

The appeal is being remanded to the RO for consideration of additional evidence and a video-conference hearing.

The Veteran seeks reimbursement for unauthorized medical expenses incurred at Kearney County Medical Clinic on April 6, 2010. The appeal is remanded to determine if prior authorization was obtained under VA regulations.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for colon polyps, including as due to Agent Orange exposure, was denied because there is no evidence of a current disability and the condition is not shown to be related to his military service.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to determine if the Veteran currently has residuals of his head injury in service and whether these symptoms are related to his neck disability. The appeal will be remanded for this purpose.

The Veteran's right foot disability, characterized by a nonunion fracture of the second metatarsal joint and post-traumatic arthritis, is currently rated at 30 percent. The evidence does not support an increase in rating beyond this level.

The Veteran's appeal for a TDIU rating has been withdrawn by her authorized representative.

The Veteran's gout was previously rated at 40 percent since the date of his increased rating claim. Since December 14, 2006, the VA determined that his gout is now totally incapacitating and granted a 100 percent disability rating.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for increased ratings for his service-connected vascular ectasia with diverticulosis, and the Board has dismissed the appeal.