Other conditions decisions — 2012

The Veteran's death was not service-connected, and the appellant seeks DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the durational requirement for a total disability rating at the time of his death.

The Veteran is granted an effective date of February 24, 2005 for the assignment of a 100 percent rating for mycosis fungoides.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinion regarding service connection for residuals of a head injury. The Veteran's claim will be readjudicated after obtaining additional development and possibly an updated VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for further consideration due to new evidence submitted and a need for a medical opinion. The issue of service connection for brain tumor meningioma or its residuals, including as secondary to radiation exposure, will be reconsidered.

The Board finds that the cause of the Veteran's death was not caused by, or substantially or materially contributed to, a disability incurred in or aggravated by active service. The Appellant did not provide evidence linking the cause of death to service.

The Veteran seeks an earlier effective date for the award of a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disability (TDIU). The Board denied this claim, finding that it was not appropriate given the circumstances.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current left eye disability, and therefore service connection for this condition is denied.,Service connection for varicose veins is also denied as there is no evidence of such in service or since. The examiner opined that they are less likely related to service.

The Board has decided the initial rating for migraine headaches prior to July 21, 2009 and REMANDED the remaining issues. The Veteran's headaches are not shown to meet or approximate a compensable rating based on his reports of symptoms.

The Veteran's claim for reimbursement of LAC testing fees was denied as the tests were completed more than one year prior to her application, and no formal or informal claim was filed within the required time limits.

The Veteran's service-connected basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas were characterized by superficial, stable scars. The Board found that the scars did not meet criteria for a compensable evaluation under VA rating criteria.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were partially granted, with the right knee condition receiving a temporary total rating due to convalescence and the wrist condition receiving a 10 percent rating. The hypertension claim was denied.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining the Veteran's Social Security Administration (SSA) records and ensuring all relevant evidence is considered.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence of any eye injury or disease in service, and the current cataracts are not related to any past eye injury. The Veteran's claim for service connection for his eye disorders is denied.

The Veteran's service-connected multiple warty growths have been painful and required treatment, but do not meet the criteria for a compensable rating. A 10 percent rating is granted.

The Veteran does not have Peyronie's disease, and the Board finds no evidence of fault on VA's part in causing this condition.

The Board has determined that the appellant's claims for pension benefits and accrued benefits are inextricably intertwined, necessitating a remand to reconsider both issues. The appellant must provide evidence of unreimbursed medical expenses incurred by the Veteran prior to his death.

The Board has determined that further development is necessary to determine the Veteran's and appellant's financial situations, which will impact the determination of an increased apportionment of VA disability benefits on behalf of the Veteran's child.

The Veteran's service-connected right hand fifth metacarpal fracture with residual deformity and degenerative joint disease is currently rated at 10 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating available under relevant diagnostic codes. The Board finds no basis to grant a higher evaluation.

The Veteran's pseudodementia results in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 50% rating.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not have qualifying active service as a member of the Philippine Commonwealth Army, including in the recognized guerrillas, and therefore is denied entitlement to a one-time payment from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund.