Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has ordered additional development to determine if the Veteran's service-connected varicose veins contributed to his death, which was caused by heart disease.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for a foot condition but denied it on the merits. The evidence does not support finding that the current foot condition is related to military service.

The Veteran's right knee disabilities are found to be the result of injuries incurred during active military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's anterior compartment syndrome of the right leg is related to his active duty service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's daughter was diagnosed with neurofibromatosis, but this condition is not covered under the provisions for benefits due to in-service herbicide exposure. The claimant's mother did not serve in Vietnam and therefore does not qualify for VA compensation.

The Veteran is granted separate 20 percent evaluations for his service-connected cold injury residuals of the right and left lower extremities, as he meets the criteria for these ratings based on pain and nail abnormalities.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional evidence, including SSA records.

The Veteran's appeal was denied because he did not file a timely notice of disagreement within the one-year time period following the October 2006 rating decision.

The Veteran's loss of bladder control is not deemed to be due to VA fault, and thus he does not meet the criteria for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.

The Veteran's post-operative residuals of squamous cell carcinoma of the base of the tongue, with involvement of the larynx, were not incurred in or aggravated by active duty service and is not presumed to be related thereto.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for the removal of his lower teeth, increased evaluations for bronchial asthma and maxillary sinusitis, compensable evaluations for scars on the dorsal aspect of both feet and conjunctivitis, special monthly pension by reason of being housebound or in need of regular aid and attendance, and a total disability evaluation based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities were all denied.

The Veteran's right and left hip bursitis have been rated as 20 percent disabling throughout the initial evaluation period, but the medical evidence does not support a higher rating based on limitation of flexion to less than 30 degrees.

The Veteran's net worth is found to be excessive for entitlement to nonservice-connected pension benefits, and therefore the appeal is denied.

The Board found that the Veteran's service-connected residuals of bilateral inguinal hernias, status-post repair have been manifested by no more than recurrences and a lack of indication for a truss or belt. Therefore, an evaluation in excess of 20 percent is denied.

The Board has not complied with its September 2009 remand order to obtain the SF-522 and signed consent form for the July 2004 right thoracotomy. The case is REMANDED for these records to be obtained.

The Veteran's spouse is denied additional VA improved pension benefits for accrued benefits purposes as the Veteran was not entitled to any VA periodic monetary benefits which were due and unpaid at the time of his death.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for further development of his service-connected disabilities, including a claim for residuals of an injury to the mouth. The T/R issue will be reconsidered based on all of his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's cyclothymic disorder has been productive of occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity since July 14, 2003. The symptoms include disturbances of motivation and mood, difficulty in establishing and maintaining effective work and social relationships, and panic attacks more than once a week.

The Board found that the Veteran's overpayment of VA educational assistance benefits was valid and upheld the creation of this debt.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining a signed copy of the Veteran's fellow soldier's statement and additional treatment records. The claim will be readjudicated in light of all new evidence.