Other conditions Board decisions

The veteran's celiac disease has resolved since service, and he currently does not experience any symptoms. As a result, the claim for an initial compensable rating is denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's arthritis of the right hip is related to service, specifically a combat injury during World War II.

The veteran's claim for special monthly pension based on the need for aid and attendance or housebound status is being remanded due to the need for additional medical records, examination, and development of his Social Security Administration (SSA) disability benefits.

The veteran's bronchoconstriction disease is found to be related to his active military service, and the claim for service connection is granted.

The veteran seeks reimbursement for unauthorized private medical expenses incurred from January 16 to 18, 2007 at W.V. medical center due to an intertrochanteric fracture of the left hip. The case is remanded to determine if VA accepted and cleared the veteran's transfer on January 16, 2007.

The veteran's emergency medical services provided by AMRW and CCCHS on August 19, 2006 are eligible for payment or reimbursement as they were rendered in a medical emergency and VA facilities were not feasibly available.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected traumatic encephalopathy and compound fracture of the left humerus do not warrant increased evaluations.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for dental caries, disability of the eyes, anemia, peripheral neuropathy, headaches, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)/gastritis due to lack of evidence showing a direct link between these conditions and her military service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development and consideration of new evidence, including a private medical evaluation conducted in April 2008. The veteran's claim is to be readjudicated after all necessary actions are taken.

The Board has determined that the initial ratings of 10 percent for right and left leg disabilities are not warranted, as the evidence does not support a higher evaluation based on the severity of symptoms.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional medical records from the Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the etiology of the veteran's hand tremors.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for nonservice-connected disability pension benefits and compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for nerve damage of the right leg, finding that his income exceeded the maximum annual pension rate and there was no evidence of negligence or lack of proper skill on VA's part in causing the nerve damage.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to failure to appear for an examination.

The Board has determined that the veteran's abdominal aortic aneurysm did not develop as a result of his service, including the Grade I systolic murmur with which he was diagnosed in service. Therefore, the claim for service connection is denied.

The Board has granted a 40 percent rating for urinary frequency related to chronic epididymitis from October 15, 2004, and a 60 percent rating for voiding dysfunction related to chronic epididymitis effective November 9, 2005.

The Board denied service connection for myocardial infarction and residual of gunshot wound, right buttock. The Board found no medical nexus between the current disabilities and service.

The veteran's schizoaffective disorder, rated at 30 percent disabling, does not constitute an employment handicap and he is deemed employable in various positions such as a contract specialist, benefit authorizer, statistician, etc. The veteran was granted vocational rehabilitation benefits for the pursuit of a Master's degree in Mathematics or related field.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to additional evidence submitted by the veteran.

The Board denied the veteran's request for a waiver to recover an overpayment of VA improved pension benefits due to his incarceration. The decision stated that the overpayment was properly created and recovery would not be against equity and good conscience.