Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his left elbow and radius disability was denied as the current evaluation of 10% is considered adequate based on the evidence provided.

The Board determined that the appellant's spouse did not have qualifying service and therefore is not considered a veteran for VA benefits, leading to denial of her claim.

The Board denied the Appellant's request to reopen her previously denied claim for VA benefits, finding that the submitted evidence was not new and material as it did not provide official U.S. government or military documents showing qualifying service in the U.S. Armed Forces.

The Board found that the Veteran's digestive system disorder was not incurred in or aggravated by service and is not related to a service-connected disorder.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his hypomania/bi-polar disorder and for obtaining all relevant treatment records from the Gainesville and Jacksonville VA Medical Centers.

The Veteran's Crohn's disease, including the effects of resection of the small intestine and colon, has been manifested by abdominal pain, diarrhea, gassiness, bloating, and rectal burn. However, there is no evidence of definite or marked interference with absorption and nutrition, which would warrant a higher rating.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including a VA examination to determine the etiology of any right testis disability and whether it is related to his service-connected left testicular hydrocele.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the Appellant's death, as they have no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this claim.

The Veteran's cause of death was glioblastoma multiforme. The Board has ordered additional development to determine if the Veteran's military service is related to his fatal illness.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a spine injury and cephalgia, finding that the evidence does not support a link to active military service.

The Veteran's right lung disability is found to be incurred in service, with the evidence being at least in equipoise as to whether it began during active service or is related to an incident of service.

The Veteran's service does not render him eligible for compensation under the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund, and his claim is denied.

The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for residuals of a colon perforation incurred during a VA colonoscopy in October 1999 has been reopened and granted, as the evidence shows that his current disability is proximately due to an error on the part of VA.

The Board has granted the Veteran's request for waiver of recovery of an overpayment of nonservice-connected pension benefits in the amount of $12,118 due to circumstances beyond his control and because repayment would cause undue hardship.

The Veteran's inpatient treatment from January 20, 2010 through February [redacted], 2010 was for pneumonia and respiratory failure. The appellant provided necessary care due to a continued medical emergency, but VA facilities were not feasibly available at the time of transfer.

The Veteran's breast cancer is related to his active duty service, including exposure to ionizing radiation.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current back disability that is related to his active military service. The evidence shows that he had an in-service injury but no chronic condition was diagnosed until decades after service.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death, and the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this claim.

The Veteran died, and the appeal for service connection for the cause of his death has been dismissed due to the appellant's death.

The Veteran's unauthorized medical expenses incurred for treatment at two hospitals were denied as he did not meet the criteria for reimbursement under VA regulations.