Other conditions decisions — 2008

The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death, finding that there was no evidence linking his leukemia to his military service or exposure to herbicides.

The case is being remanded to determine if a timely claim for payment/reimbursement was submitted by the medical center (WKMC) within the required time frame.

The veteran's surviving spouse is not eligible for VA death benefits, including Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) and death pension. The appellant also does not qualify for accrued benefits as there were no unpaid monetary benefits at the time of her husband's death.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for an increase in nonservice-connected pension benefits for 2005 based on higher than anticipated medical expenses, finding that her claim was not timely filed.

The veteran's application for VA educational assistance under Chapter 30, Title 38, United States Code was denied because he did not meet the basic eligibility requirements based on his service in the Selected Reserve. The veteran had approximately three years of service in the Reserves, which is less than the required four years to be eligible.

The Board has dismissed the appeal as the appellant died during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been submitted to reopen the claim of service connection for a back condition, resulting in a denial.

The Board has remanded the case for further evaluation of the veteran's right foot disability, including a determination of its severity and whether it warrants an initial compensable evaluation.

The veteran's death was due to unforeseeable complications of VA medical care, and the Board has determined that DIC under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 is granted.

The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of March 24, 2003 for the grant of service connection for mild degenerative changes, left acromioclavicular joint was denied by the Board.

The veteran's combined rating for his service-connected disabilities (left leg compartment syndrome, sickle cell anemia, and cholecystectomy) is at least 60%, meeting the criteria for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current left foot condition is not related to his active service, and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for post traumatic stress disorder and the veteran's claim of entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability is remanded for further development.

The Board found that the veteran's squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck was not incurred or aggravated during his military service, and thus denied the claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient development of records and need for an examination.

The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his service-connected Meibomian cysts of the eyelids was denied as a matter of law due to his failure to appear for scheduled VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the case due to procedural defects in the previous notice letter, and further development is required.

The veteran is seeking service connection for a lung condition. The case has been remanded to allow for further examination and review of the medical records.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the nature and etiology of the veteran's groin pain and left hip arthritis, including whether they are related to service.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for compensable ratings for his service-connected residuals of left epididymitis and syphilis (claimed as a dental infection).