Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to conflicting evidence regarding whether the veteran has any current ear disorders related to service.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a sinus disorder, finding no evidence of mustard gas exposure or current sinus disorder.

The veteran's claim for reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses at Strong Memorial Hospital on January 19, 2005 was denied because the treatment did not meet the criteria for payment under VA regulations.

The veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death before a decision could be made.

The Board found that the veteran does not have a disability manifested by neuropathy of either upper extremity due to disease or injury incurred in service, and it is not proximately due to or the result of his service-connected neck disability. Therefore, service connection for these conditions was denied.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the veteran's claim for service connection for a right eye disability, claimed as secondary to his left eye disability. The case is now remanded for further development.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining a VA examination and providing proper notice under the VCAA.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including consideration of new evidence and compliance with VCAA requirements.

The veteran's claims for vocational rehabilitation services under Chapter 31, Title 38 United States Code are dismissed as moot due to the retroactive grant of benefits.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD due to new and material evidence submitted since the August 1999 rating decision. The claim is granted as the weight of the evidence supports a finding that the veteran's PTSD is related to his active duty service.

The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation in excess of 40 percent for his service-connected skull loss, status post surgery for colloid cyst of the third ventricle was denied as he refused to undergo a VA examination scheduled by the RO.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for accrued benefits due to her submission of unreimbursed medical expenses after the veteran's death, as such evidence is not allowed in accrued benefits claims.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral bunions are related to his active duty service and grants the claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have any current disability related to a cold injury sustained in service, and thus cannot establish service connection for residuals of a cold injury to the feet.

The Board dismissed the motion for revision of a decision based on clear and unmistakable error due to lack of a final decision.

The Board found that the veteran owed a debt of $38,783.60 due to fraudulent enrollment at Ramon Magsaysay University in the Philippines.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to determine the nature and likely etiology of any disability associated with exposure to solvents or hypersensitivity to chemicals. The veteran's claim for service connection for 'hypersensitivity to solvents' will be remanded.

The veteran's appeals for increased ratings on his service-connected disabilities have been withdrawn by the appellant and their respective claims are dismissed.

The Board has decided to remand the case for a Travel Board hearing due to the appellant's request change from a videoconference hearing to a Travel Board hearing. The appeal is currently in a pending state and will be handled expeditiously.

The veteran is seeking compensation under the provisions of 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for nerve damage and left leg disability due to back surgery performed at a VA medical facility. The Board has determined that additional development, including obtaining relevant treatment records, is necessary before deciding this case.