Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's death was caused by anaphylaxis reaction due to IV contrast material used in connection with an aortogram and angiogram procedure performed by VA. The Board finds that this event was not reasonably foreseeable, meeting the criteria for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.

The Veteran's service connection claim for paralysis of the left ocular muscle is granted. However, his claim for a higher rating for bilateral conjunctivitis remains denied.

The Board denied the claim as there was no competent evidence showing that the causes of death, cardiovascular disease and pulmonary fibrosis, were related to service. The expert medical opinion concluded that the Veteran's respiratory illness and death were not caused by or a result of his asbestos exposure during military service.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death. The Board does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this claim as he is deceased.

The Veteran's claim for an extension of her delimiting date for Chapter 30 educational assistance benefits was denied as she did not file a timely request for such extension and the delimiting date is correctly calculated at April 10, 2007.

The appeal concerning whether the Veteran's countable income exceeds the annual limit for receipt of nonservice-connected pension benefits has been withdrawn, and thus the issue is dismissed.

The Veteran's residuals of a left varicocele with chronic testicular pain have been rated as 10 percent disabling. The Board has determined that the disability most nearly approximates a 20 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 7120 for varicose veins, based on prominent veins and functional effects such as interference at work.

The Board found that the Veteran's Myasthenia Gravis did not have its onset during service and is not otherwise etiologically related to service. As a result, the claim for service connection was denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for a payment rate in excess of 60 percent for educational assistance under Chapter 33 (Post-9/11 GI Bill), Title 38 of the United States Code due to less than 18 months of qualifying service.

The Veteran's service-connected gout of the hands and feet may have worsened since his last examination in December 2009, necessitating a new VA examination to determine its current severity.

The Veteran's amputation of the terminal phalanx of the left fourth finger is manifested by scarring, pain, and some loss of sensation. The Board has determined that a 10 percent rating is warranted for this condition.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to determine the severity of his service-connected laryngeal hypersensitivity and any related pulmonary impairment.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for his left fourth metacarpal fracture is denied as the evidence does not support a higher rating based on current symptoms and examination findings.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's mother does not meet the criteria for additional VA compensation as her income exceeds the threshold amount set by regulations.

The Board found no actual herbicide exposure and denied service connection for mycosis fungoides, concluding that the condition was not related to military service.

The Board has determined that service connection for the residuals of a cold injury to both feet is granted, resolving doubt in favor of the appellant. The claimant's exposure to cold water while serving as a sailor swimmer on active duty was consistent with his current diagnosis.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the addition of his current wife and daughter as dependents is denied. The RO notified him within one year of each dependent's existence, so the earliest notice received was on February [redacted], 2007.

The Veteran's cause of death was not service-connected, and he did not meet the eligibility requirements for burial benefits. The Board found no evidence linking his death to service or any service-connected disability.

The Veteran's service-connected prostate disability renders him unable to obtain substantially gainful employment, and further examination is needed to determine his employability.

The Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses incurred at the Mayo Regional Hospital on April 10, 2007 was denied as he did not meet the requirements for payment under VA regulations due to lack of other insurance coverage and his Medicare coverage.