Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of unauthorized private medical expenses incurred at a non-VA facility was denied because the claim was not filed within 90 days after discharge from emergency treatment.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypoglycemia as it is not considered a compensable disability entity and does not represent an underlying disease or injury resulting in an impairment of earning capacity.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have reactive arthritis that is attributable to his active military service. The medical evidence does not support a connection between the Veteran's in-service gastrointestinal infection and his current reactive arthritis.

The Board has remanded the case for further review and consideration due to a Joint Motion filed by the Court, which indicated there is a duty to assist the Veteran with his claim. The Veteran's service-connected residuals of colon cancer are being evaluated again, and he should provide a rationale from his private physician regarding his employability.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to the Veteran not reporting for a VA examination and providing additional evidence.

The Veteran's bilateral otitis externa was found to have its onset during service and has persisted, warranting service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining an informed consent form and a medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's additional disability was due to VA carelessness or negligence.

The case is being remanded for additional development to determine the etiology of any current gastroenterology disabilities and whether they are related to service-connected conditions or medication.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the etiology of post-service basal cell carcinomas.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected chondromalacia, left patella with lateral collateral ligament instability is being remanded due to the need for additional development of his Social Security Administration (SSA) records.

The Veteran's schizoaffective disorder is currently manifested by symptoms including memory impairment, panic attacks, disturbed sleep, occasional visual hallucinations, and frequent depression. The preponderance of the evidence indicates that his service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to maintain gainful employment.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right leg disability is not related to his military service or a service-connected condition, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional VA treatment records related to the Veteran's left hip disorder, which may be relevant to his claim of service connection.

The Board found that the apportionment of the Veteran's compensation benefits from June 1, 2006 to May 1, 2007 was proper as it did not cause undue hardship on the Veteran.

The Veteran's left leg varicose veins are currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board has determined that a 20 percent rating is warranted based on persistent edema.

The appellant seeks service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death and also raises a claim under 38 U.S.C.A. � 1151 for improper prescription of medication by VA, which may have contributed to his death. The case is being remanded to obtain medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's cause of death and to ensure all relevant records are obtained.

The Veteran's service connection claim for cystic fibrosis is being remanded due to conflicting medical opinions and the need for a VA examination by a respiratory/pulmonary specialist.

The Veteran's appeal for higher special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance was dismissed due to his death.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were denied as there was no evidence of a current disability or a link to service. The claim for follicular small-cleaved cell lymphoma of the terminal ilium, reopened due to new evidence, was also denied.