Other conditions decisions — 2009

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death due to esophageal cancer, finding that there was no evidence linking it to Agent Orange exposure or any other service-connected condition.

The Veteran's death was caused by cancer of the lungs, but his service-connected conditions did not contribute to his cause of death. The Board denied DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318 as he did not have a total disability rating for at least ten years prior to his death.

The Veteran's current diagnosis of carcinoma of the anterior floor of the mouth with submandibular mass was not present during service, within one year of discharge, or shown to be related to his military service. The Board denied service connection for this condition.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for an extension of the delimiting period for Dependents' Educational Assistance (Chapter 35 benefits) beyond August 9, 2005 due to lack of legal entitlement under the law.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for an extension of her delimiting date due to age limitations and lack of eligibility under Chapter 35 educational assistance benefits.

The Veteran's claim for nonservice-connected pension benefits is being remanded due to the need for updated information regarding his income and unreimbursed medical expenses.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for VA nonservice-connected pension benefits as her spouse had no service with guerrilla forces or the Philippine Army in the service of the U.S. Armed Forces in the Far East during and after World War II, making her ineligible for these benefits.

The Board found that the appellant's income exceeded the maximum annual pension rate, thus denying her entitlement to nonservice-connected death pension benefits effective October 1, 2008.

The Board has denied service connection for defective vision, and the case is being remanded to determine if any current eye conditions are diseases or defects of the eyes that developed during service.

The Veteran's non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is currently in remission and does not result in any compensable disability. The Board has determined that a separate 10% rating for the right inguinal scar associated with the lymphoma is warranted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for strabismus, finding that it was not aggravated by military service and thus not warranting service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's back disability, including its onset during service or post-service work injury. The Veteran is requested to provide additional information and undergo a VA examination.

The Veteran's application for enrollment in the VA healthcare system was denied as he does not meet the income and priority category requirements established by law.

The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for DIC benefits under the provisions of 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318, as he was not continuously rated totally disabled for a period of at least one year immediately preceding his death.

The Board has determined that additional medical review is needed to determine the role of malnutrition in the Veteran's death, and service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death will be remanded.

The Board found that the Veteran's low back disability was not incurred in or aggravated by his military service and denied his claim.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a new VA genitourinary examination to determine whether the Veteran requires catheterization as a result of his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining treatment records and providing proper notice.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin condition is denied as there is no evidence of a current skin disability related to his military service. The claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 50 percent for PTSD remains pending.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for cystocele and uterine descent as there is no current diagnosis of a cystocele, and the appellant is status post hysterectomy with surgical absence of the uterus.