Other conditions decisions — 2011

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine if the Veteran's bilateral hip condition, claimed as arthritis, is related to his military service. The case will be remanded for a VA examination and further consideration.

The Board granted an initial rating of 30 percent for service-connected supraventricular arrhythmia, finding that the Veteran's symptoms warrant this higher evaluation based on more than four episodes per year.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly pension based on the need for regular aid and attendance is being remanded due to new evidence indicating he may require additional assistance.

The Board denied increased ratings for the Veteran's right and left foot disabilities, finding that they did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 20 percent for the right foot disability or 10 percent for the left toe disability.

The Veteran's claim for apportionment of his disability compensation benefits on behalf of his dependent children has been denied, and the case is being remanded to allow the appellant to be provided with proper hearing options.

The Veteran's death occurred before any pending claims for VA benefits. The appellant's claim for accrued benefits is denied as there was no pending claim at the time of his death.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased disability ratings for TMJ and residuals of a left foot 4th toe injury, finding that service connection was not warranted for these conditions. The decision also noted that the Veteran did not qualify for VA outpatient dental treatment.

The VA determined that the Veteran's lung condition, including lobectomy and bronchiectasis, does not warrant a rating higher than 40 percent due to lack of incapacitating episodes or continuous antibiotic use for cough with purulent sputum.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to incomplete documentation, including documents written in Spanish that need to be translated.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and additional records from the Boston VAMC. The issue of entitlement to an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for vitiligo will be reconsidered.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left hand tremor is related to an undiagnosed illness and service connection is granted.

The Board has granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that his adenocarcinoma of the lung originated during active service due to asbestos exposure.

The appellant's request for waiver of overpayment of Chapter 35 education benefits was denied as it was not timely filed.

The case is REMANDED to VANCHCS in Martinez, California for further review and determination of the Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and TDIU were dismissed as he withdrew his appeal with respect to these issues prior to the Board's decision.

The Veteran's request for additional vocational rehabilitation training to obtain a helicopter pilot's license was denied as the flight program is not part of a college degree program and there is no guarantee of full-time employment upon completion. The Board also noted significant nonservice-connected disabilities that may preclude the Veteran from meeting the physical requirements for a commercial pilot's license.

The Board found that the Veteran's pharyngocele was not caused by VA care, and thus denied his claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for multiple joint pain and a higher initial rating for the excision of multiple lipomas was denied. The Board found that there is insufficient evidence to warrant a compensable disability rating for the excision of multiple lipomas.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for a one-time payment from the FVEC Fund as she does not meet the basic eligibility requirements due to her deceased husband not filing a claim under the Act.

The Board has determined that the Appellant does not have recognized active military service as required to establish eligibility for Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund benefits.