Other conditions Board decisions

The Board found that the Veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected condition, and denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left heel condition is not related to her active service and therefore denied her claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not have recognized active military service for the purpose of obtaining the one-time payment from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund, and therefore denied legal entitlement to this benefit.

The Board found that the Veteran's hernia was not incurred in or aggravated by his active duty service.

The Veteran's service-connected status post healed right big toe with fungus infection is not productive of moderate foot disability, and there is no associated fungus covering at least 5 percent of the Veteran's body. Therefore, a compensable rating for this condition has been denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of acute lymphadenitis on the medial surface of the left thigh is denied as new and material evidence has not been presented. The right groin lymph node disability claim is also denied.

The Veteran seeks compensation for residuals of a radical prostatectomy under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 due to alleged failure by VA to timely diagnose prostate cancer, which allegedly caused additional disability (impotence and urinary incontinence). The Board has ordered remand for further development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cause of death was not caused by a service-connected disability, and thus denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for neck sores. The Board has determined that additional development is necessary, including obtaining medical records from VA facilities and private providers.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for special monthly compensation based on need for aid and attendance, automobile adaptive equipment, and clothing allowance due to incomplete development. The Veteran will be provided with a statement of the case (SOC) addressing these issues.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board found that the Veteran's current hammertoes with corns and calluses of both feet did not have its onset during service, nor is it causally related to any incident in service. Therefore, the claim for service connection was denied.

The Board found that the Veteran's current supraventricular tachycardia disability is not related to her service, including her in-service treatment for heart problems and premature ventricular contractions (PVCs). The Board also noted a lack of probative medical evidence linking the condition to her service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and a VA examination to assess the current severity of his gouty arthropathy.

The VA Medical Center in Tampa, Florida denied the Veteran's request for payment or reimbursement of unauthorized medical services provided by University Community Hospital (UCH) of Tampa, Florida from October 24, 2006 to November 24, 2006, pursuant to the Millennium Bill Act.

The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral shin fractures and right leg compartment pain in the calf are denied as there is no competent medical evidence of current disabilities separate from his already service-connected residuals of a right ankle fracture or left ankle surgery.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is necessary to determine the relationship between the Veteran's current toenail disorder and squamous cell carcinoma of the bilateral tonsillar nodes, specifically his exposure to jet fuel during service.

The Board has determined that the appellant is not entitled to recognition as the Veteran's surviving spouse for purposes of VA death benefits, including death pension benefits.

The Veteran's service-connected right and left knee disabilities have been rated as 10 percent disabling each, effective from April 1, 2004. The RO has granted increased ratings to the current noncompensable evaluations.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination. The issues of service connection for psychiatric disorders other than PTSD and bipolar disorder, right knee condition, and left inguinal hernia are pending.