Other conditions Board decisions

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral oophorectomy, finding that her symptoms were not incurred during active military service.

The veteran's bilateral hip disorder and basal/squamous cell carcinoma were not shown to be related to his active service, and the Board denied both claims.

The Board has determined that the veteran's adjustment disorder with depressed mood warrants a rating of 30 percent, but no higher, throughout the appeal period.

The veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant in April 2007.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a diagnosed PTSD or back disorder, and there is no competent medical evidence linking any current disorders to his active service. Therefore, the claims for service connection are denied.

The veteran's spouse is seeking an increase in the amount of apportionment of his disability compensation benefits for their two minor children. The case has been remanded due to inconsistencies and lack of information regarding the financial status of both parties.

The veteran seeks to establish service connection for a stomach condition and rectosigmoid cancer, which he claims is related to his service-connected left inguinal hernia. The Board has ordered additional development of the record, including obtaining VA treatment records and medical opinions.

The Board has determined that an earlier effective date prior to August 30, 2002 for the grant of special monthly pension (SMP) based on the need for aid and attendance is denied as there was no claim filed before this date.

The Board found that the veteran's currently diagnosed left heel spurs are attributable to her period of active service and granted service connection for this condition.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating for residuals of status post right ACL reconstruction and service connection for residuals of a corneal abrasion, finding no evidence of current disabilities or service connection.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to issues related to the validity of an overpayment of VA improved pension benefits. The veteran and his representative will be asked to submit additional financial information, which may affect the decision on waiver of recovery.

The veteran's claim for reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses received at Mercy Memorial Health Center on February 1-2, 2004 is granted as all criteria under the Millennium Health Care Benefits Act have been met.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the veteran's death, finding that there was no nexus between his service-connected disabilities and his fatal condition.

The veteran died and was buried in August 2000. The appellant filed a claim for nonservice-connected burial benefits more than two years after the veteran's death, which is beyond the statutory deadline of two years from the date of burial. Therefore, the claim is denied.

The veteran does not have a current fungus disability of the bilateral feet and service connection is denied.

The veteran is seeking compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for a left leg fracture sustained during a recreational therapy softball game at the Montrose, New York VA Medical Center in August 1985. The case has been remanded to obtain additional medical records and to determine if there are any residual disabilities resulting from this incident.

The veteran's treatment at Blessing Hospital from March 11 to March 15, 2005 was not for a continuing medical emergency and a VA facility was feasibly available to provide the care.

The veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses incurred at Willis Knighton Health Center in Bossier City, Louisiana, from January 4 to January 9, 2006, was denied because the claim was not filed within 90 days of the date that the veteran was discharged from the facility.

The veteran's emergency medical expenses incurred on July 29, 2005 are eligible for reimbursement as a result of an emergency situation where VA facilities were not feasibly available.

The veteran has withdrawn his appeal for an earlier effective date for the grant of total disability based upon individual unemployability (TDIU) benefits, and the Board dismisses the appeal.