Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has ordered a remand to determine the relationship between the Veteran's service-connected hypertension and any current left eye disability, including whether it caused or worsened such disability.

The VA denied the Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151, finding that his infection and gangrene were not caused by carelessness or negligence on the part of VA.

The Veteran's claims for an initial rating in excess of 60 percent for focal myonecrosis with muscle atrophy of the left paraspinous muscles and for an effective date prior to August 26, 2004, for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 were denied.

The Veteran's lateral epicondylitis left elbow is currently evaluated as noncompensable due to the lack of flexion and extension limitations meeting the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Veteran's claim of entitlement to benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for a bilateral foot disorder resulting from hospitalization and medical treatment received at a VA Medical Center in 1976 is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including an examination by a specialist in neurology.

The Board found no evidence of a chronic neurological disorder in service and determined that the Veteran's current carpal tunnel syndrome with superimposed ulnar sensory neuropathy is less likely due to his in-service injuries. As such, service connection for residuals of left brachial plexus trauma was denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for colon cancer due to ionizing radiation as there was no credible evidence linking his current condition to his military service, including exposure to ionizing radiation.

The Veteran does not have a skin disorder of the arms, legs and face that is due to or aggravated by active service.

The Veteran's brain tumor is being remanded for a VA examination to determine if it is related to his service at Camp Lejeune, where he was exposed to contaminated water. The claim will be reconsidered based on the results of this examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for squamous cell cancer, claimed as due to exposure to mustard gas, is being remanded. The issue of entitlement to VA outpatient dental treatment for his dental problems remains on appeal.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional examinations and to obtain medical records. The claims include service connection for jungle rot of the left hand, a skin disorder of the hands and feet, and an increased evaluation for a lumbar spine disability.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a root canal performed during service for compensation purposes is denied as the law does not allow such claims.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's current respiratory disorder is related to his in-service asbestos exposure. The Veteran must provide medical records and undergo a VA examination to determine if any diagnosed lung disability is related to service, including post-service boilermaker employment.

The Veteran's appeal is denied as he does not meet the service requirements necessary to establish basic eligibility for nonservice-connected disability pension benefits.

The Board granted a 30 percent rating for right hand numbness and a 20 percent rating for left hand numbness, finding that the Veteran's symptoms more nearly approximated moderate incomplete paralysis of the ulnar nerve.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the Veteran's death, as it has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this claim.

The VA examiner determined that the Veteran's fatal glioblastoma was not related to his in-service stroke, and thus denied service connection for the cause of death.

The appellant is seeking an earlier effective date for Chapter 35 Dependents' Educational Assistance benefits, which were initially awarded on March 10, 2007. The case has been remanded due to the need for additional consideration of submitted evidence.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance of another person or at the housebound rate is being remanded due to insufficient evidence in the claims file. The RO must ensure all notification obligations have been satisfied, obtain any outstanding medical records, schedule a VA examination, and readjudicate the claim.

The Veteran's unauthorized medical expenses incurred at Jennings American Legion Hospital from April 12, 2006 through April 14, 2006 are eligible for payment due to the nature of his condition and the inability to safely transfer him to a VA facility.