Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's bowel perforation and subsequent surgeries were not caused by VA medical treatment, but rather the progression of his underlying ulcerative colitis.

The Veteran's claim for basic eligibility for VA educational assistance under Chapter 30, Title 38, United States Code is denied as she did not have the requisite service to qualify and no exceptions apply. Her application was also received after her delimiting date of eligibility.

The Veteran's varicose veins in the left leg were evaluated at 40 percent prior to August 25, 2009. The evidence did not meet criteria for a higher rating due to lack of persistent edema or ulceration.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for chronic prostatitis with cystitis is being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and an updated VA examination.

The Board finds that the Veteran's right hip arthritis is related to his service-connected bilateral knee disability and grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's service connection claim for a left arm disorder was denied as there is no evidence of a current disability and the Board finds that his reported symptoms are not credible.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and securing SSA disability determination. A foot examination will be conducted to determine the likely etiology of his bilateral foot disorder.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to schedule a Travel Board hearing due to her request for such. The claim will be reconsidered after the hearing.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1805 and § 1815, finding that there is no competent medical evidence of spina bifida in her son and noting she did not serve in Vietnam.

The Veteran's death was caused by septic shock, myocardial infarction, and hypertensive cardiovascular disease. The cause of these conditions is not service-connected.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for further investigation of the appellant's service records under all possible names and unit designations.

The Board found that the Veteran's disability manifested by granuloma annulare is not due to disease or injury incurred in his period of active service, and denied the claim.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the unauthorized ambulance expenses incurred in connection with transport to Maine General Medical Center on August 15, 2010.

The Board's decision denying a TDIU based on clear and unmistakable error has been vacated by the Court, so the motion for revision is dismissed.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a digestive disorder and TDIU. The case is being remanded to obtain a new VA medical opinion regarding the etiology of any current chronic digestive disorder, including PUD, and to consider the TDIU claim in light of the newly obtained evidence.

The Veteran's dizziness is rated at 30 percent, but his claim for service connection of an ear disorder remains pending and requires further review.

The Board found that the Veteran's squamous cell carcinoma of the left tonsillar fossa was not incurred in or aggravated by active service, and specifically denied service connection based on direct causation. The VA examiner concluded that there is less than a 50% probability that the cancer is related to his military service, including exposure to herbicides.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining additional medical records and determining if the Veteran's service-connected conditions contributed to his death.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for shortness of breath should be remanded due to inadequate development and need for further examination.

The Board has remanded the case for further action due to a lack of notification that the claim had been certified and transferred to the Board.