Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's service treatment records show he was treated for chronic prostatitis in service, but the condition resolved prior to separation. The VA examiner concluded that his current diagnosis of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is not related to his service and provided a rationale based on current medical knowledge.

The Board found no evidence of a chronic stomach disorder during service and concluded that the Veteran's current stomach disorder is not related to his military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a dental disorder and tinea versicolor, as well as his claim for an increased rating for reactive airway disease. The decision concluded that there was no evidence of dental trauma or loss of substance of the mandible or maxilla during service, nor current residuals thereof. For tinea versicolor, the Board found insufficient evidence to grant service connection. For reactive airway disease, the Board determined that a higher rating than 30 percent is not warranted.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability is being remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations and development of his claims file.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for fibrocystic breast disease and microcytic anemia were denied as there was no evidence of the required severity to warrant a compensable rating under applicable diagnostic codes.

The Veteran's appeal is for an initial compensable rating for residuals of a fracture of the right fifth metacarpal. The Board finds that there is no evidence to support a higher rating, as his disability does not meet criteria for an amputation or significant interference with hand function.

The Board denied the appellant's request for waiver of overpayment due to a lack of timely application, as her claim was received more than 180 days after initial notification of the indebtedness.

The Veteran is seeking an increased rating for his service-connected epididymitis, right with residuals. The Board has determined that a new VA examination is necessary to assess the current severity of the condition and remands the case for further development.

The Veteran died in May 1978 while on active duty. The appellant, as the surviving parent, is not entitled to Parents' DIC benefits due to her income exceeding the maximum annual limit set by law at the aid and attendance (A&A) rate.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for a respiratory disorder, finding no current disability linked to his military service and rejecting any presumption based on Agent Orange exposure.

The Board denied the appellant's request for a waiver of indebtedness due to her failure to timely file her request, as she did not notify VA of her new address in Arizona until October 2007.

The Board has granted service connection for thoracic spine strain, finding that the Veteran's current condition is related to his active service.

The Veteran's claim for reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses at a private hospital is denied as the Veteran has Medicare coverage, which precludes payment or reimbursement.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a chronic eye disorder related to his military service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death.

The appellant's appeal is being remanded due to a communication issue preventing the scheduled hearing. The case will be reviewed and readjudicated after scheduling a DRO hearing.

The Veteran's unauthorized medical expenses incurred at St. Joseph Mercy Health Center from February 2, 2008 to February 8, 2008 are approved as the VA facilities were not feasibly available and no prior authorization was obtained.

The Board has determined that an examination is necessary to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's enuresis (claimed as bedwetting) and whether it is related to service. The case is remanded for this purpose.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for left hip bursitis, finding that the Veteran's disability did not meet the criteria for higher ratings based on limitation of motion or other factors.

The Veteran's respiratory disorder is not found to be related to service, specifically due to asbestos exposure. The Board finds that the preponderance of evidence does not support a finding that his current respiratory disorder is attributable to service.