Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for an annual clothing allowance was denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria provided in 38 C.F.R. § 3.810, which requires either a service-connected disability requiring a prosthetic or orthopedic appliance that tends to wear out or tear clothes, or medication prescribed for a skin condition due to a service-connected disability causing irreparable damage to outer garments.

The Veteran's appeal for payment or reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses incurred at Naples Community Hospital from April 4, 2007 to April 6, 2007 has been withdrawn.

The Board has determined that there was clear and unmistakable error in the February 3, 1994 rating decision denying service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death. The appeal is granted.

The Board denied the appellant's claims of entitlement to accrued benefits and service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death. The signet ring gastric adenocarcinoma was not shown to be related to service, including herbicide exposure.

The Board has determined that the evidence does not support reopening of the claim for basic eligibility for VA benefits.

The Veteran's unauthorized medical expenses for a left index finger laceration on January 11, 2008 were reimbursed because the nearest VA facility was over 100 miles away and the condition was perceived as emergent.

The Board found that the Veteran's current chronic gastrointestinal disorder is secondary to his service-connected anxiety disorder and granted service connection for this condition.

The Board denied the reopening of the claim for service connection for the cause of death due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Veteran's oropharyngeal cancer is determined to be the result of in-service herbicide exposure, and service connection for this condition is granted.

The VA determined that the Veteran's left arm/hand condition was not caused by or aggravated by a VA surgical procedure, and thus denied his claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cold weather injuries to his hands and feet were incurred during active military service, resulting in current residuals.

The Veteran's residuals of cold injuries to his right and left lower extremities are currently rated at the maximum schedular rating available, which is 30 percent. The Board finds that these ratings adequately account for all relevant symptoms and do not warrant an increased rating.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for his service-connected fracture distal shaft left tibia was granted, with the effective date being determined by the Board.

The Board has determined that there is no current disability manifested as neurological pathology of the legs, and thus service connection cannot be granted.

The Veteran's thrombophlebitis of the left lower extremity is found to be secondary to his service-connected right ankle disability. His right ankle disability has been rated at 30 percent since January 20, 2010.

The Board is remanding the case to consider whether the Veteran's death was caused by exposure to radiation during service, and to ensure compliance with proper notice requirements for a DIC claim.

The Board found that the Veteran's claimed joint disorders and dysthymic disorder were not incurred or aggravated by service, as there was no evidence of a current disability related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for left seventh cranial nerve paralysis is denied as he is already in receipt of the maximum schedular evaluation.

The Board has denied the Appellant's request for an apportionment of the Veteran's VA disability compensation benefits on behalf of his minor child, J, in her custody. The decision found that the Veteran was reasonably discharging his responsibility for the support of his child and there was no evidence of hardship.

The Veteran's chronic pulmonary disorder, including mesothelioma and emphysema, was not incurred in or aggravated by service.