Other conditions Board decisions

The veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of private medical expenses from December 3, 2005 to December 9, 2005 was denied as VA facilities were feasibly available and the veteran refused transfer.

The Board's June 2004 decision denying service connection for a pinched nerve in the neck is vacated and the appeal is dismissed due to the veteran's death.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for recognition as the veteran's surviving spouse for VA death benefits purposes due to lack of evidence supporting a common-law marriage.

The Board has determined that the cause of the veteran's death, colon carcinoma, was not related to his active military service and denied the claim for service connection.

The Board found that the veteran's left knee disability does not warrant a rating higher than 10 percent, as his range of motion did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under DCs 5260 and 5261. The veteran is therefore denied an increased rating.

The veteran's request for an extension of the delimiting date for educational assistance benefits under Chapter 30, Title 38, United States Code was denied as he did not meet the legal requirements for such an extension.

The veteran's appeal for special monthly compensation by reason of being housebound has been dismissed due to the withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a VA examination to determine if the veteran's right leg condition is related to his service-connected left tibia and fibula fracture residuals.

The veteran's tarsal tunnel syndrome is manifested by reduced strength in the right foot, but not severe or complete paralysis. The current evaluation of 20% for this condition remains appropriate.

The veteran sustained a cerebrovascular accident (stroke) following VA carpal tunnel surgery, resulting in weakness in the right upper and lower extremities. The Board finds that the additional disability is due to the VA treatment.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including scheduling a VA examination and providing proper VCAA notice regarding effective dates and disability ratings.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a disability rating in excess of 30 percent for callosities and pes cavus with claw toe defects of both feet, finding that the evidence did not warrant a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5278.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claimed conditions are not related to his service-connected chip fracture of the 4th lumbar vertebral body with arthritis, and thus denied both claims for service connection.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current vagus valve disability and therefore, service connection cannot be granted.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current disability related to his service, specifically a residual shell fragment wound of the right eye. The evidence does not support a finding that this condition is related to his military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 due to lack of evidence showing negligence or error on the part of VA in providing medical care, and because the veteran consented to the procedure resulting in residuals.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for leukemia, including as secondary to herbicide exposure. The evidence does not support a finding that the veteran has CLL and his CML is not presumed due to Agent Orange exposure.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for dermatophytosis of the hands and feet is being remanded due to incomplete examination during a flare-up, missing VA clinical records, and failure to comply with prior remand directives.

The Board denied the veteran's request for waiver of recovery of an overpayment of nonservice-connected pension benefits in the amount of $13,925.70 due to fault on both parties' part but more so on the veteran's side.

The Board has determined that the veteran's residuals of shrapnel wounds to the left leg, involving muscle groups XI and XII, warrant a 20 percent disability rating.