Other conditions decisions — 2009

The appeal is remanded to obtain additional evidence and schedule a VA examination.

The Board remands the claim for additional development, including obtaining deck logs and medical records, and a medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's fatal leukemia.

The appeal is remanded for a new VA examination to determine the current severity of the Veteran's residuals of basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas.

The Veteran was granted a 10 percent evaluation for residuals of a left index finger laceration, status-post crush injury, effective March 24, 2005.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to January 25, 2005 for the award of nonservice-connected (NSC) pension benefits.

The appeal is remanded to obtain additional evidence, including SSA records and updated income information.

The appeal is remanded to the RO for a VA examination to assess the current severity of urinary and fecal incontinence.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for earlier effective dates of service connection and TDIU, thus the issues are dismissed.

The Veteran's service connection for residuals of a shrapnel wound to the right leg was granted.

The Board found that the evidence did not show the Veteran's right elbow disorder was incurred in or aggravated by service, and denied reopening of the claim.

The Veteran's service-connected deviation of right fifth toe is productive of pain and limitation of motion, but does not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent.

The claim for accrued benefits was denied as there were no due and unpaid benefits to which the veteran was entitled at his death.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for traumatic amputation of the right distal ring and little fingers, as there was no claim or indication of intent to apply for such benefits prior to June 9, 2006.

The Board denied service connection for venous insufficiency of the right and left lower extremities, as well as an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for residuals of an avulsion fracture of the right ankle.

The appeal is remanded to the RO for further development of the claim.

The appeal is remanded for further development, including a VA examination to determine the Veteran's eligibility for special monthly pension based on need for regular aid and attendance.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly pension was denied as a matter of law due to the receipt of compensation at the 100 percent rate.

The Board granted a waiver of recovery of the overpayment of an apportioned share of the Veteran's pension benefits on behalf of a minor child, in the amount of $2,425.

The Veteran's claim for educational assistance under Chapter 30, Title 38, U.S. Code was denied because she did not meet the service requirements and was discharged for convenience of the Government before completing her obligated period of active duty.

The Veteran's service-connected right ulnar nerve paralysis, rated at 60 percent, does not preclude him from engaging in substantially gainful employment.