Other conditions Board decisions

The veteran's skin cancer, including basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma, was not present during service, did not arise within one year of separation, and has not been shown by medical evidence to have been caused by any incident of service, including herbicide exposure. Therefore, the claim for service connection is denied.

The veteran's claim for a temporary total rating based on right hip replacement surgery performed in July 2003 is denied because the claim was filed more than one year after the need for convalescence began.

The veteran's esophageal cancer and stomach problems are being remanded for further development, including obtaining private medical records and scheduling a VA examination to determine if there is an etiologic relationship between the veteran's esophageal cancer and any service-connected disability.

The Board found that the veteran's service-connected rheumatic fever residuals did not contribute to his death from atherosclerotic vascular disease, and thus denied the claim for service connection.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for eligibility to VA benefits due to a lack of qualifying service in the United States Armed Forces.

The veteran's application for enrollment in the VA health care system was denied due to being assigned to Priority Group 8, which is reserved for veterans with lower incomes and no service-connected disabilities.

The veteran's claim for reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses is denied because the services were not authorized by VA, and no emergency condition existed that would have required immediate treatment.

The Board finds that the veteran does not have active ear disease and thus, a compensable rating for chronic otitis externa is not warranted.

The Board found that the veteran did not suffer an additional left eye disorder proximately due to VA's carelessness, negligence, or similar instance of fault in performing a surgical procedure in January 2002.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for gouty arthritis, breathing difficulties, fatigability, and dizziness. The decision found no evidence of these conditions in service or within one year after service, and there was insufficient medical evidence linking them to service.

The Board found that the veteran's blindness of the right eye was not caused by VA carelessness, negligence, or lack of proper skill. The additional disability resulted from the veteran's own non-compliance with medical instructions and follow-up appointments.

The Board found that the veteran's service-connected right thigh disability did not warrant a rating in excess of 30 percent, as it demonstrated no more than a moderately severe muscle injury.

The veteran's claims for service connection for laryngeal cancer and lung disorder are being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and verification of his current address.

The Board found that the veteran's defective vision was not incurred or aggravated by his military service and denied his claim.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for neurological symptoms secondary to Schmorl's node at the T-11 body, finding no current diagnosis of a neurological disorder and thus denying the claim.

The veteran withdrew his appeal before the Board could make a decision.

The Board found that recovery of one-half of the overpayment would not be contrary to equity and good conscience, while denying recovery of the remaining half. The veteran's failure to report his wife's income was deemed solely at fault.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hysterectomy, post uterine prolapse is not related to her service and therefore denied her claim for service connection.

The VA denied service connection for chest pain, finding no current diagnosis and noting that the veteran's complaints were related to a back injury during service.

The Board found that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the claim of service connection for a cicatrix of the right axilla, as no evidence was provided to show that the current condition is related to military service.