Other conditions decisions — 2010

The Board found that the appellant's deceased father did not have qualifying service for VA death pension benefits, and thus denied the claim.

The Board has ordered a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's current dental disorder is related to service, and to assign any appropriate rating.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his degenerative changes of the lumbar spine has been granted, with a current disability rating of 40 percent. The issue of service connection for a respiratory condition remains pending as new and material evidence has been received to reopen this claim.

The Veteran's left second finger disability is manifested by pain, weakened grip strength, limited flexion and functional activity. The Board has determined that a 10 percent rating is warranted for this condition.

The Board determined that the appellant's deceased husband did not have qualifying service in the United States Armed Forces, and therefore is not eligible for VA death pension benefits.

The Board denied legal entitlement to the receipt of VA benefits and also denied a claim for compensation under the FVEC program. The appellant was found not to have qualifying service for purposes of VA benefits, and his disagreement with the denial of the FVEC program is addressed by issuing a Statement of the Case.

The Board finds that the appellant is recognized as the surviving spouse of the Veteran for purposes of entitlement to VA death benefits due to the separation being procured by the Veteran without fault on her part.

The Veteran's left hip retroperitoneal hematoma, diagnosed as a result of VA treatment in August and September 2005 for his left hip arthroplasty, was found to be the result of an unforeseeable event. The Board granted compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence submitted by the appellant and requests for consideration of newly established presumptions.

The Board found no new and material evidence relating the cause of death to service, thus denying the reopening of the claim.

The appeal is being remanded due to a discrepancy regarding who paid the funeral expenses. The appellant needs to provide verification from her stepsons.

The Board denied reopening of the right eye disorder claim and found no clear and unmistakable error in the March 1977 decision. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression, were not related to service.

The Board has determined that the appellant's deceased spouse did not have the required military service to be eligible for VA benefits. The case is being remanded to allow for further verification of the appellant's spouse's service.

The Board denied the petition to reopen service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death and also denied the claim for nonservice-connected pension benefits. The decision is based on a lack of new and material evidence.

The Board denied the appellant's eligibility for the one-time payment from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund due to a lack of qualifying service as per VA regulations.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for bone spurs of both feet. The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate July 2003 VA examination and a need for a medical opinion regarding the etiology of the claimed condition.

The Veteran's squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx was not caused by VA hospital care or treatment.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including an examination to determine if the Veteran's skin disease is related to herbicide exposure in Vietnam.

The Veteran's jaw disorder was initially manifested in service and is related to his active duty. The right clavicle fracture with impingement syndrome has been evaluated at 20 percent since December 2004, and no higher evaluation is warranted.

The Board has granted a 20 percent rating for pes anserine bursitis of the right knee since April 22, 2007.