Other conditions Board decisions

The Board denied reopening the veteran's claims for service connection for cold injury residuals to the feet and hands, ears, and nose due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Board found that the veteran had a pending claim at the time of his death for accrued benefits, but the RO denied it. The case is now remanded to consider the underlying merits and provide VCAA notice.

The Board has determined that the veteran's condition was not stabilized at any point during his treatment at Saint Anthony Hospital North between February 17, 2005 and February 23, 2005. Therefore, reimbursement for unauthorized medical expenses incurred during this period is granted. The claim for reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses incurred on February 28, 2005 at Cardiovascular Associates is denied.

The Board has ordered that the case be remanded for further development due to the need for additional medical records and a VA examination.

The Board denied service connection for anal fissures with rectal bleeding and pericarditis, finding that the veteran does not currently have chronic disabilities manifested by these conditions.

The veteran's claim for service connection for a left hand disability is denied. The Board finds that the evidence does not support a finding of in-service injury or aggravation, and there is no credible evidence linking his current condition to service.

The veteran's claim for an initial compensable evaluation for his right fourth finger fracture was denied as the disability does not meet or approximate criteria for a higher rating.

The Board found that the veteran's left great toe condition did not warrant an increased evaluation beyond the current 20 percent rating.

The Board found that the veteran does not have a current disability of his feet and denied his claim for service connection.

The veteran is seeking compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for complications from eye surgery performed in August 2003, including atrial fibrillation and syncope. The case has been remanded due to inadequate opinions regarding the cause of these conditions.

The veteran died from esophageal carcinoma, which is presumed to be related to his service-connected prostate cancer. The Board finds that the service-connected condition did not cause or contribute substantially or materially to the death.

The veteran is seeking compensation for dental surgery performed in April 2001. The VA has not yet determined if the residuals are due to carelessness, negligence or fault on the part of VA.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development related to the appellant's claim of service connection for the cause of the veteran's death. The effective date for the award of nonservice-connected (NSC) death pension benefits is being determined.

The VA determined that the veteran's claimed stroke and left-sided paralysis were not incurred in or aggravated by active service.

The Board found that the veteran's metastatic non-small cell carcinoma was not related to service or exposure to Agent Orange, and thus denied the claim for service connection for cause of death.

The veteran's claims for elevated cholesterol, skin disorder, prostate disorder, and colon polyps were denied as they are not considered to be related to service or due to Agent Orange exposure.

The Board found no evidence of current hip or buttocks disabilities related to service.,There is no medical evidence linking the veteran's current arthritis to his period of active service.

The veteran's compensation benefits were terminated effective December 27, 2001 due to his status as a fugitive felon. The overpayment of $10,602.80 was waived.

The Board has remanded the case to determine if the veteran's recurrent neck pain is related to her service-connected lumbar disc disease or migraine headaches, as secondary service connection.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have current residuals of dehydration and there is no competent medical evidence linking these symptoms to service. As a result, the claim for service connection for residuals of dehydration is denied.