Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for a dysthymic disorder and respective bilateral shoulder, elbow, wrist, and left thumb conditions. The Veteran's current psychiatric symptoms are found to be related to his military service.

The Board found no objective indications of a chronic disability manifested by memory loss or loss of concentration, and thus denied service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of medical expenses incurred at Northwest Texas Hospital from October 24, 2008 to October 25, 2008 was denied as the criteria for emergency treatment were not met.

The Board found that the Veteran's right lung granuloma itself does not impact his respiratory function or symptoms, and thus an initial compensable disability rating is not warranted.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence and requests for verification of service records. The appellant is not eligible for VA death benefits at this time.

The Veteran's psychiatric disability, diagnosed as dysthymic disorder, is rated at 70 percent since November 24, 2008. The rating reflects significant occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current gastritis is aggravated by medication used to treat his service-connected bilateral knee chondromalacia, and thus grants service connection for chronic gastritis on a secondary basis.

The Veteran's sleep disability was not incurred in or aggravated by service and is not a manifestation of an undiagnosed illness that was incurred in service.

The Board found no evidence of a service-connected disability that caused or contributed to the Veteran's death from hypertensive cardiovascular disease with hemorrhage. The cause of death was attributed solely to this condition, which did not have its onset during service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including analysis of the Veteran's radiation dosimeter. The claim will be reconsidered and a supplemental statement of the case will be issued.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral Achilles tendonitis of the feet, finding that the Veteran's current condition is related to his military service.

The Board found that current pancreatitis and cholelithiasis are not related to service, as there is no evidence of such conditions during active duty. The Veteran's reported history of these conditions dates back to after separation from service.

The Veteran's dysthymic disorder resulted in reduced reliability and productivity, but did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation due to insufficient evidence of severe impairment.

The Veteran's daughter, the appellant, was diagnosed with spina bifida occulta. The Board denied her claim for benefits under 38 U.S.C. § 1805 as she did not meet the qualifying disability criteria.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for recognition as a deceased service member's surviving spouse and found that his discharge was dishonorable, thus denying VA benefits.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to incomplete records and further review by the AOJ.

The Board has determined that the appellant is not eligible to be recognized as the Veteran's surviving spouse for purposes of establishing eligibility for DIC, death pension, and accrued benefits due to her remarriages.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his service connection claim and TDIU claim, including obtaining his National Guard service treatment records and updated VA treatment notes.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for additional information regarding the Veteran's child support payments and his financial status. The appellant's claim of entitlement to apportionment of the Veteran's nonservice-connected disability pension benefits in favor of H.T., a minor child, will be reconsidered.

The Veteran's eligibility termination date for Chapter 31 benefits was July 19, 2006; he does not have a serious employment handicap and there is no basis for extending the basic period of eligibility. Therefore, the Veteran is not entitled to an employment adjustment allowance.