Other conditions Board decisions

The Board granted service connection for the residuals of a left zygomatic arch fracture and assigned a noncompensable rating. The veteran's disability picture more nearly approximates moderate displacement of the maxilla, warranting a 10 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 9916.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for obesity, finding that it is not a recognized disease or disability subject to service connection and thus denying the claim.

The Board denied service connection for a stomach disorder, finding no evidence of such condition during or within one year after service. The veteran's separation examination was normal and there is no objective evidence of continuing complaints or symptoms for many years following service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's diagnosed nocturnal myoclonus had its onset during active military service and is related to his service. As such, the veteran is granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that the appellant lacks qualifying service with any branch of the United States Armed Forces and is therefore ineligible for VA compensation or pension benefits.

The Board has determined that the appellant is entitled to reimbursement for the full cost of transporting the deceased veteran's remains from the VA hospital to the funeral home, including costs incurred on May [redacted], 2005.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an extension of VA education benefits beyond December 2, 2004 as he had completed his pre-approved apprenticeship program and reached the journeyman wage rate by May 1, 2005.

The veteran's estate is denied payment or reimbursement for unauthorized medical expenses incurred on August 27, 2004 at Johnson County Health Center.

The veteran was awarded a permanent and total disability rating based on service-connected disability in February 2004. The appellant, who is the veteran's daughter, filed for Dependents' Educational Assistance benefits under Chapter 35 in April 2005. However, she did not meet the eligibility criteria as her date of birth was prior to the effective date of the permanent and total disability rating.

The Board has determined that the veteran's mild thoracic sprain does not warrant an evaluation higher than 10 percent, as there is no evidence of limitation of motion or other impairment that would justify a higher rating.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses incurred at Halifax Medical Center on April 4, 2005 due to lack of pre-authorization and because VA facilities were feasibly available.

The veteran's family income for the year 2003 exceeded the threshold for eligibility to receive VA health care without a copayment requirement in 2004. As a result, his application was denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's left elbow fracture with loose fragments does not warrant a rating in excess of 10 percent, as there is no evidence of limitation of motion or other impairment that would justify such an increase.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining clarification on whether a VA or other government facility was feasibly available to treat the appellant's gunshot wound and determining if he was stable for transfer to a VA facility during his hospitalization.

The Board has determined that the veteran's lung disability is related to his exposure to chemicals in service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has denied a higher initial rating for the veteran's service-connected residuals of left vocal cord squamous cell carcinoma due to asbestos exposure, finding that his symptoms have not met the criteria for a 100 percent rating.

The veteran's claim for a compensable rating for his left forearm fracture is being remanded due to the need for further development, including a new VA examination.

The veteran is responsible for co-payment charges associated with VA medical care he received beginning March 9, 2005 due to his failure to report correct gross household income when filing a VA Form 10-10EZ in March 2005.

The Board has determined that the veteran meets the criteria for eligibility for educational assistance benefits under Chapter 32, Title 38, United States Code and grants his claim.

The veteran's service-connected vertebral fracture dislocation requires a back brace that causes damage to his outer garments, warranting an annual clothing allowance for 2005.