Other conditions Board decisions

The Board found that there is no current diagnosis of a disability manifested by chest pain of service origin.

The Veteran's medical treatment at Erlanger Medical Center from October 3, 2009 to October 9, 2009 is approved for reimbursement as his condition had not stabilized until then.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for a gynecological disorder, including recurrent yeast infections, finding that her pre-existing vaginitis was aggravated by military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development of records, including from VA and private providers.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a left leg disorder, concluding that there was no clear and unmistakable evidence to show that his pre-existing polio residuals worsened during service.

The Board found no evidence of a chronic condition during service or post-service, and the VA examiner concluded that the Veteran's status-post bi-lobectomy for benign cavity lesion of the right upper lobe of the lung is not related to his service, including presumed exposure to Agent Orange.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an increased rating for his nasal fracture residuals and service connection for a lumbar spine disorder, finding that the evidence did not support higher ratings or service connection based on secondary to service-connected disability.

The Board has granted service connection for avascular necrosis of the right hip and left hip, finding that these conditions are attributable to service.

The Veteran's claim for nonservice-connected pension benefits was denied as he did not meet the threshold eligibility requirements due to his lack of active duty service in a period of war.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher initial rating for PTSD was granted, but the claim for finding of permanency for prostate cancer remains denied.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining updated medical records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the current severity of the Veteran's service-connected myofascial pain dysfunction.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a dental disability for VA compensation purposes, finding that new and material evidence had not been presented to reopen the claim.

The Board finds that the Veteran's current voice box injury and left true vocal cord paralysis are not related to his military service, including exposure to herbicides. The claim is denied.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of service connection for a right ear condition and found that new and material evidence had been received. The underlying claim is now remanded to the AOJ for further adjudication.

The Board found that there was no direct evidence showing that the Veteran's malignant hepatocellular carcinoma, which caused his death, either began during or was otherwise caused by his military service. The appellant argued for presumptive service connection based on Agent Orange exposure, but this was not applicable as malignant hepatocellular carcinoma is not a disease covered under the presumption.

The Veteran's widow died in February 2009, and the appellant submitted a claim for accrued benefits on her behalf. However, due to insufficient information regarding the relationship between the Veteran and his widow, there were no accrued benefits available.

The Veteran's gastric and esophageal cancers are found to be due to herbicide exposure during his service in the Republic of Vietnam, and thus service connection is granted for these conditions under accrued benefits.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for one-time payment from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund due to a lack of service as a member of the Philippine Commonwealth Army, including recognized guerrillas, in the service of the United States Armed Forces.

The Veteran's appeal for payment or reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses has been dismissed due to his death.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete evidence and need for a VA examination. The Veteran's claim of service connection for a sinus disability is pending.