Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for scheduling a personal hearing to present evidence and arguments in support of his claim for reimbursement of unauthorized pharmacy medications obtained from non-VA pharmacies during the specified period.

The Veteran's impotence is rated at a 20 percent evaluation, effective May 30, 2007.

The Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses incurred at Eye Physicians P.C. in Albion, Nebraska on September 4, 2008, September 11, 2008, and September 15, 2008 was denied as the criteria for payment under Section 1725 were not met due to the Veteran's coverage under a health-plan contract.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's death was caused by Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, which may be related to his exposure to radiation during service as a dental technician. As such, the claim for service connection for cause of death is granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right eye diplopia was incurred in service, but his right eye esotropia is not related to service.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable evaluation for service-connected onychomycosis, bilateral toenail fungus is being remanded due to the need for additional development and consideration of other issues.

The Board denied the appellant's petition to reopen her claim for nonservice-connected death pension benefits because no new and material evidence was submitted, and since the Veteran did not serve during a wartime period.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's basal cell carcinomas (other than the right posterior neck) were not incurred in or aggravated by active service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining a VA examination and medical opinion to clarify whether the Veteran's bilateral hip degenerative changes are caused or aggravated by his service-connected low back disability. The case is now returned to the RO for readjudication.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current respiratory infection disability separate from his service-connected rhinitis and possibly sinusitis, nor does he have a fatigue disability separate from his service-connected PTSD. The claims for these conditions are denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected thoracic spine disability does not present an exceptional or unusual disability picture with factors such as marked interference with employment, and frequent periods of hospitalization. As a result, an extraschedular rating is denied.

The Board found that the Veteran's current allergies are not related to her service, and thus denied her claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and development needs, including obtaining an April 2010 VA examination from Salisbury VA Medical Center.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and providing a new VA examination to determine if the Veteran currently has vocal cord dysfunction related to service.

The Veteran's DJD of the hips was not incurred in or aggravated by service and is not related to his service-connected low back disorder. The claim for a higher rating for his lumbar strain prior to August 29, 2008 is denied as there are no incapacitating episodes meeting the criteria for an increased rating. For the period beginning on August 29, 2008, the Veteran's disability does not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher evaluation.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not have recognized active service, and therefore is not eligible for VA benefits.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional evidence regarding when he first became unable to work or obtain substantially gainful employment based on his service-connected disabilities. The Social Security earnings statement submitted in January 2009 will be considered, as well as any other relevant evidence.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for allergic reaction/allergy to aspirin, claimed as manifested by itchy and swollen lips and urticaria, was denied due to lack of current disability. The Board found that the Veteran did not have a current diagnosis of an allergic reaction or allergy to aspirin.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chest pain is being remanded due to the need for clarification of the relationship between his current symptoms and his in-service complaints, as well as further examination.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and arranging for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's nerve disorder of the right leg is related to service or secondary to his already service-connected back strain.