Other conditions Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for gout and residuals of a cold injury to the feet, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to service.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for service connection for squamous cell carcinoma of the nasal septum, finding no evidence linking it to his military service or herbicide exposure.

The veteran's unauthorized medical expenses incurred on November 1, 2005 were denied as the service connection is not in effect for any condition and there was no medical emergency of such nature that delay would have been hazardous to life or health.

The veteran is seeking an extension of Chapter 30 education assistance benefits. The Board has determined that a remand is required to address the applicability of specific regulatory provisions regarding the continuation of these benefits.

The veteran's claim for payment of unauthorized medical expenses at Massena Memorial Hospital on May 1, 2006 is being remanded due to the need for additional records and proper VCAA notice.

The veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of unauthorized emergency treatment and hospitalization at Valley View Hospital from September 18, 2004 to September 21, 2004 was denied as he is not service connected for any disease or disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the veteran's eligibility for reimbursement under VA regulations and the VCAA notice provided did not cover the relevant provisions.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claim for educational assistance benefits under Chapter 30, Title 38, United States Code is remanded due to insufficient evidence in the claims file. The RO must obtain the veteran's complete service treatment records and personnel files and associate them with the education folder.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for chronic interstitial lung disease as a result of asbestos exposure due to lack of evidence of in-service asbestos exposure.

The Board found that the appellant's other than honorable service discharge is not a total bar to VA compensation benefits, as it was based on AWOL and acceptance of an undesirable discharge to escape trial by general court-martial.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including providing VCAA notice and obtaining VA medical records. The veteran's right hip disability claim will be reconsidered based on all evidence of record.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the appellant's claim of recognition as the veteran's surviving spouse for VA benefits, allowing her to proceed with her appeal.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral callosities, status post corn removal warrant a 50 percent evaluation effective February 3, 2000.

The Board denied the appellant's applications to reopen her claims of entitlement to service connection for the cause of the veteran's death and VA DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318, finding that new and material evidence had not been presented.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for VA compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151, finding no additional disability as a result of the August 4, 1999 cholecystectomy and that there was no fault on the part of VA.

The Board found that the VA treatment in question was not faulty and did not cause additional disability, thus denying compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a right foot injury, finding that his preexisting condition was not aggravated by military service.

The Board has ordered additional development to verify the veteran's service dates and obtain medical records. The case will be remanded for further action.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for his service-connected thoracic spine disorder, currently rated at 10 percent.

The veteran's claimed chest pain with shortness of breath is not related to his active duty service and cannot be considered a qualifying chronic disability. Therefore, the claim for service connection is denied.