Other conditions decisions — 2011

The Veteran is seeking service connection for a right foot disorder, which he contends was caused by his service-connected disabilities. The case is being remanded to obtain updated treatment records and schedule the Veteran for an appropriate VA examination to determine if any diagnosed right foot disorder is related to his active duty service or his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a right eye injury is denied as there is no credible evidence linking the current condition to an incident in service.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death, and the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of the claim on appeal.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing impairment is related to his period of active military service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's residuals of cold injury to both feet have been rated at 30 percent since June 19, 2010. The conditions are characterized by pain, numbness or cold sensitivity, and various nail abnormalities and skin changes.

The Veteran is seeking compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for additional disability (bilateral hand disfigurement) resulting from procedures performed on behalf of VA in March and June 2006. The case is remanded to secure medical records, obtain informed consent documentation, and schedule a VA examination.

The Veteran's cause of death, metastatic oral cancer and esophageal cancer, was not found to be related to his active service or any service-connected conditions.

The Board found no evidence to support the Veteran's claims of service connection for a skin condition, cervical spine disability, or alopecia. The Veteran was not treated for these conditions during his military service and there is insufficient medical evidence linking them to his service.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been presented to reopen the claim of service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, resulting in a denial.

The Board has determined that the overpayment of VA benefits due to a change in marital status was properly created and denied the Veteran's claim for waiver of recovery.

The Veteran's application for VA education benefits under the Montgomery GI Bill, Chapter 30 was denied because she did not meet the basic eligibility criteria of serving at least two years of continuous active duty in the Armed Forces.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings and service connection was granted, with a 20 percent rating assigned effective August 5, 2008. He is entitled to special monthly compensation based on need for aid and attendance since January 1, 2009.

The Veteran's claims for educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB), MGIB-SR, and Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP) were denied as he did not meet eligibility criteria.

The Veteran's bilateral elbow arthritis was incurred in service and is currently rated at 30%.

The Veteran's appeal is denied as there is no apparent basis for education benefits during the interval period from June 3, 2009, to July 20, 2009.

The Veteran's request to revoke his award for Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits (Chapter 33) in lieu of benefits under the Montgomery GI Bill program (Chapter 30) was denied as he made an irrevocable election.

The Board has determined that the Veteran is not eligible for educational assistance benefits under Chapter 33, Title 38, United States Code (Post-9/11 GI Bill) due to a lack of qualifying service.

The Veteran's left eye corneal opacities with subconjunctival foreign body are subjectively associated with blurred vision and photophobia, but do not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a currently diagnosed bilateral hand disorder related to an in-service injury or treatment, and his bilateral foot disorder was not manifested during active service, within one year of separation, or causally related to an established event, injury, or disease during active service.

The Veteran's claim for VEAP benefits under Chapter 32 of the Veterans' Educational Assistance Program (VEAP) has been denied because he did not make required contributions during his service and therefore is ineligible.