Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a respiratory disorder due to asbestos exposure was denied because he failed to report for a scheduled VA examination without good cause. As the regulation is dispositive, the claim must be denied.

The Veteran's cause of death, bronchogenic carcinoma with chronic obstructive lung disease (COLD), was determined to be service-connected as a direct result of his active duty service.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for further action, including scheduling a hearing before a Veterans Law Judge.

The Board found that VA did not fail to diagnose or treat the appellant's bladder cancer in a timely manner, and thus compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for removal of prostate, bladder, and partial removal of urethra is denied.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for consideration of an extraschedular evaluation under 38 C.F.R. § 3.321(b) due to the impact his ulcerative colitis has on his employment and family life.

The Board has found that an initial compensable rating for service-connected allergic rhinitis prior to June 24, 2009 is denied. An initial rating of 30 percent for service-connected allergic rhinitis beginning June 24, 2009 is granted, subject to the controlling regulations applicable to the payment of monetary benefits. The Veteran's left front tooth disability remains in dispute and requires further examination.

The appeal is being remanded to reschedule the Veteran for a Travel Board Hearing.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected right 5th metacarpal fracture residuals and whether it warrants a compensable disability rating.

The Veteran's extensor tendinitis of the bilateral thumbs has not met the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes. The low back and left knee disabilities have been rated appropriately.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have current epididymitis, and therefore cannot establish service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his right knee disability is being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient information regarding the Veteran's warrant and its clearance, requiring further investigation.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence of a current disability of the upper or lower extremities related to service, and thus denied both claims for service connection.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected right fibula fracture and left hand disability are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling a new examination.

The Board found no evidence of a left hip disorder related to service and denied the Veteran's claim.

The Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Utica, New York is being remanded due to the need to obtain additional records and consider whether a waiver has been provided.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining treatment records from 'Scripps' and identifying any other relevant medical records. The case will be readjudicated after these actions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a chronic disability manifested by abnormal blood chemistry and/or endocrine dysfunction, currently claimed as hirsutism, was denied. The Board found that the Veteran does not have a current disability of abnormal blood chemistry or endocrine dysfunction, nor did she have such a condition during her period of active duty.

The appellant was awarded service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, representing a full grant of benefits sought on appeal.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to the death of the claimant before a decision could be made.