Other conditions decisions — 2012

The Board has granted an initial rating of 10 percent for the Veteran's peripheral nerve entrapment of the right side, effective from November 12, 2004.

The Board has determined that a compensable rating (10 percent) is warranted for the Veteran's hemopneumothorax throughout the pendency of this claim, effective from the date of his last VA examination in May 2011. A rating in excess of 10 percent is not supported by the evidence.

The Veteran's dermatomycoses did not affect at least 20 to 40 percent of his entire body or exposed areas, and did not require intermittent systemic therapy such as corticosteroids or other immunosuppressive drugs for a total duration of 6 weeks or more during the past 12-month period. As a result, he was denied an initial rating in excess of 10 percent.

The Board denied an increased apportionment for the Veteran's minor child, A.K.N., finding that hardship was not shown and that the current $100 monthly apportionment is below the 20% level of benefits. The claim must be denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to conflicting service records and the need for clarification regarding his combat service in Vietnam.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable evaluation for status post left femur giant cell tumor was denied as the disability does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's left eye disability and bilateral hand tremors are not service-connected. The Board found no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to a lack of substantial compliance with previous remand instructions.

The Veteran's service connection claim for oral ulcers is granted, and she is also granted entitlement to TDIU prior to May 24, 2010.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling the Veteran for examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions.

The Board denied the veteran's adult son's claim for dependency and indemnity compensation benefits as a dependent child due to his marriage, despite being permanently incapable of self-support prior to turning 18.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional evidence and a medical examination.

The Board determined that the appellant's character of service from August 1969 to July 1971 constituted a bar to VA benefits, as his discharge was under other than honorable conditions due to willful and persistent misconduct.

The Board found that the Veteran's Acute Myelomonocytic Leukemia (AML) was not incurred in or aggravated by active service, nor may it be presumed to have been so incurred or aggravated due to exposure to Agent Orange. The evidence did not establish a connection between AML and service.

The Board has determined that the appellant did not have qualifying service as a member of the Philippine Commonwealth Army, including recognized guerrillas, in the service of the United States Armed Forces. Therefore, he is not eligible for a one-time payment from the FVEC Fund.

The Veteran's appeal for special monthly pension has been withdrawn, resulting in the dismissal of the case.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected residuals of a T8 compression fracture and whether he is unemployable due to his disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher disability rating for his service-connected prostate carcinoma residuals was denied by the RO. The Board noted that a new VA examination is needed to determine the current severity of the condition, and clarification on whether the Veteran claims unemployability due to this disability or combined with other disabilities.

The RO reduced the Veteran's evaluation for syncope due to intermittent complete heart block from 60 percent to 30 percent effective September 1, 2006. The RO then further reduced it to 10 percent effective January 1, 2010.

The Board granted service connection for a brain tumor and a skin disability associated with herbicide exposure. It also granted increased ratings for various disabilities, including lower back disability, PTSD, chronic kidney disease, diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, and TDIU. Effective dates were established for some of these benefits.