Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for an effective date earlier than September 3, 2004 for the grant of special monthly compensation (SMC) for loss of use of a creative organ was denied. The Board found that there was no CUE in the July 2003 rating decision and that the preponderance of evidence did not support an earlier effective date.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for dental trauma, tooth infection, stomach disorder, and right ear disorder as new and material evidence was not received to reopen these previously denied claims.

The Board has granted service connection for arthritis of the spine, finding that it is related to the Veteran's service-connected residuals of left foot and ankle injuries. The claim for TDIU remains pending.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's psychotic disorder, not otherwise specified is etiologically related to his in-service adjustment disorder and service connection is granted.

The Board denied the veteran's request for an earlier effective date for restoration of compensation benefits due to a lack of timely notification of his release from incarceration.

The Board finds that the Veteran's currently diagnosed bilateral foot disorder is related to his period of active service, and grants service connection for a bilateral foot disorder.

The Veteran's claim for nonservice-connected pension benefits was denied as he did not serve during a period of war and his second period of active duty service was less than 90 days, with no evidence of a service-connected disability at the time of discharge.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed.

The Veteran's current bilateral lower extremity disability is related to a cold weather injury during active duty, and the Board finds that service connection for residuals of bilateral lower extremity cold weather injuries is granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a respiratory disorder, claimed as due to asbestos exposure during service, is denied as there is no competent and probative evidence of a current disability or its etiology.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected right Achilles tendon rupture is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to assess current severity.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a urinary disorder and a psychogenic disorder affecting the nervous system are denied as there is no evidence of such disorders in service or that they are related to military service.

The Veteran's claim for residuals of a left great toe injury resulting from a mortar attack in Vietnam was denied as there is no evidence of such an injury or any residuals thereof during service.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including obtaining medical records and verifying dates of service in the Air Force Reserve. The Veteran's claim for service connection for narcolepsy will be reconsidered based on the additional evidence.

The Board has granted the Veteran's request to reopen his claim for service connection for peptic ulcer disease, and finds that new and material evidence has been received. The underlying issue of whether this condition is related to service will be addressed in a separate remand.

The Veteran's medical condition at discharge from the hospital was not of an emergent nature necessitating immediate prescription fills, and no VA facility was feasibly available for treatment. Therefore, reimbursement for unauthorized prescriptions is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's posttraumatic stress disorder is service-connected, effective as if it had been granted on November 3, 2008.

The Board has determined that the claimant does not have qualifying service in the United States Armed Forces and therefore is not eligible for benefits from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund.

The Board found that the Veteran's head injury was caused by his own willful misconduct during a period of confinement, resulting in denial of service connection.

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