Other conditions decisions — 2010

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the death of the appellant, as it does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this claim.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to determine if the appellant's current skin disability is related to service.

The Board found that the Veteran's death was not caused by or a result of any service-connected disability, and thus denied the claim for service connection for the cause of his death.

The appellant's service is not recognized for the purpose of receiving benefits from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund, as determined by the service department.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not have service as a member of the Philippine Commonwealth Army, including recognized guerrillas, in the service of the United States Armed Forces. Therefore, they are not eligible for one-time payment from the 'Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund'.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased evaluation for his bilateral foot fungus was dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board found that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not cause or substantially contribute to his death. The evidence does not link any of his service-connected conditions to the fall and injuries leading to his death.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for arthritis and surgical fusion of the lower back is being remanded due to incomplete information regarding his period of active duty training (ACDUTRA) in November 1985. The Board needs to determine whether he was on ACDUTRA or INACDUTRA during this time.

The Board found that the Veteran's bilateral eye disorder was not incurred in or aggravated by service, and thus denied his claim.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's vocal cord disorder was incurred during his first period of active duty service and is granted service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected right knee disability.

The Veteran's current bilateral S1 nerve root irritation is secondary to his service-connected low back disability. The claim for a TDIU on an extra-schedular basis has been approved by the Director of Compensation and Pension Services.

The Veteran's residuals of a stress fracture of the 2nd metatarsal of the left foot are manifested by subjective reports of pain and normal x-ray findings, and do not affect occupational or functional capacity. Therefore, a compensable rating is not warranted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of burns to the face was denied as there is no evidence of a current disability.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and arranging for a VA examiner to provide an opinion on the Veteran's respiratory disability.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to determine if the Veteran's left hip and leg disabilities are related to his service-connected lumbar spine disability, as well as whether his cranial nerve damage with diplopia is related to a head injury sustained in service.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary before deciding the Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for chronic pancreatitis.

The Veteran is seeking an increased rating for his right foot disability, which was previously rated at 0 percent and now at 10 percent. The Board has found that a new examination is needed to determine the current severity of his condition.

The Veteran's appeal regarding his claim for service connection for a sleep disorder has been remanded due to the need to transfer his claims file and reschedule a videoconference hearing.

The Board has determined that the appellant did not have the requisite service to qualify for VA benefits, and thus denied his claim.