Other conditions Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for degenerative joint disease of the hips and inflammatory arthritis, finding that there was no competent or credible evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's torn left ACL and bilateral PFPS are related to her service-connected bipolar disorder, and thus grants service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for residuals of fracture to the left fibula is being remanded due to incomplete development, including obtaining SSA records and considering a TDIU.

The Board has not determined whether the Veteran's alcoholism is service-connected, but has found new and material evidence to reopen the claim. The evidence does not establish a clear connection between the Veteran's alcoholism and his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for clarification of whether the appellant desires a Travel Board hearing or a videoconference hearing, and to schedule an appropriate hearing before a Veterans Law Judge.

The Veteran's claim for service connection is being remanded due to the need to obtain SSA records and re-adjudicate the case.

The Veteran contends that his thoracic spine injury, which he claims predated service, was aggravated by service. The Board finds the VA examination inadequate and remands for a new examination to determine if the condition was aggravated during service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right hand disability is being remanded due to the need for additional records and examination.

The Board is requesting additional development to determine if the Veteran's adenocarcinoma of the esophagus was related to his active duty service and presumed herbicide exposure.

The Veteran died during service and the appellant is his child. The appeal is denied as she does not meet the eligibility criteria for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits under Chapter 35, Title 38, United States Code.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a respiratory disorder is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and development.

The Veteran seeks service connection for a respiratory disorder, which he claims is related to asbestos exposure during service. The VA examiner found no evidence of asbestos-related disease and opined that the current COPD is more likely due to his smoking history.

The Veteran's income exceeds the maximum annual limitation for the benefit of nonservice-connected pension with special monthly pension based on aid and attendance or housebound status, and his claim is denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for posterior subcapsular cataracts, secondary to ionizing radiation exposure is being remanded due to the need for a revised dose estimate from DTRA and an opinion from the Under Secretary for Benefits.

The Veteran's treatment at Desert Regional Medical Center on January 2, 2008 was for a nonservice-connected condition and not an emergency. Therefore, the claim for reimbursement is denied.

The Veteran's vocational rehabilitation benefits are being reviewed for an extension. The case is remanded to determine when the initial and extension periods expired, clarify the status of his enrollment in school, and address whether he qualifies for a further extension.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's death was not caused by or substantially or materially contributed to by a disability incurred in or aggravated by active duty service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's urethral stricture was not incurred in or aggravated by service, and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate opinion regarding the Veteran's pulmonary disability and exposure to asbestos. The Veteran needs to provide medical records, undergo a VA examination, and have his claim re-adjudicated.

The Veteran's postoperative lysis of adhesion of peritoneum has been evaluated at a 10 percent rating since the appeal period began. The symptoms, including abdominal pain and constipation, do not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating under the applicable VA rating criteria.