Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right hand disability, to include numbness, was denied. The reduction of the 10% disability rating for headaches with history of migraines from March 1, 2009, was also denied.

The Board denied the appellant's request to apportion the Veteran's non-service-connected pension benefits, finding that an apportionment would cause undue hardship to the Veteran and did not meet the criteria for a special apportionment.

The Veteran's death due to a motor vehicle accident was determined to be the result of willful misconduct, specifically alcohol intoxication and reckless operation. The claim for DIC benefits is denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's request to reopen her claim of service connection for bilateral brachymetatarsalgia, finding that new and material evidence had not been received. The Veteran was previously denied service connection in May 1996 due to her congenital foot disability pre-existing service.

The Board found that the preponderance of evidence does not support a finding that the Veteran's current ulcerative colitis is related to her military service.

The Board determined that the Veteran's death was not caused by his service-connected squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx, and therefore denied the claim for service connection for the cause of death.

The Veteran received unauthorized medical care for abdominal pain and a first degree heart block on February 13, 2006 at Albany. The claim is denied as reimbursement or payment of unauthorized medical expenses was not authorized due to the availability of VA facilities.

The Board has determined that the appellant meets the criteria for recognition as the surviving spouse of the Veteran, and therefore, the issue of service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death is now before the RO. The claim will be readjudicated with consideration of all submitted evidence.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a gastrointestinal disorder, to include as secondary to his service-connected bilateral patellofemoral pain syndrome, is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and consideration of both direct and secondary service connection.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and conducting further analysis of the Veteran's cause of death.

The Board found that there was no clear and unmistakable evidence indicating the Veteran's intracranial aneurysm existed prior to service, nor is there any medical evidence linking it to his military service. The condition was diagnosed years after service.

The Veteran does not currently have a gastrointestinal disability and the Board finds that she does not meet the criteria for service connection.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for colon polyps, finding that there was no evidence of a causal relationship between his active service and the condition. The Board also found insufficient medical nexus evidence to support the contention that his COPD aggravated his pre-existing colon polyps.

The Board has determined that the appellant is not service-connected for any disability, disorder, disease, or condition. Therefore, the claim for a TDIU cannot be granted as there are no qualifying disabilities to meet the criteria.

The Veteran's appeal involves claims for an increased rating for prostate cancer and TDIU. The case is being remanded to obtain medical records, determine the current severity of his service-connected conditions, and assess whether he can maintain employment due to these conditions.

The Board denied the Appellant's claim for non-service-connected burial benefits as her application was not filed within two years of the Veteran's burial, which is a requirement under VA regulations.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to address the Veteran's claim for service connection for a foot disability, including club feet and degenerative joint disease. The case will be returned to the RO for this purpose.

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

The Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses incurred at a non-VA hospital from March 27, 2009, to March 28, 2009 is denied as he has coverage under a health-plan contract (Medicare Part A) that can provide at least partial payment or reimbursement.

The Board found that the appellant's memory loss was not incurred in or aggravated by active service and is not due to an undiagnosed illness as a result of service in the Southwest Asia Theater during the Persian Gulf War.