Other conditions decisions — 2012

The Veteran's claim for service connection for left foot recurrent cellulitis and ruptured veins is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination, as well as obtaining additional medical records from SSA and VA.

The Board found that the Veteran's VA disability compensation was improperly suspended from February 6, 2006 to April 14, 2007 due to a warrant for his arrest based on violation of probation. The Board determined this suspension was not in accordance with law as the underlying offenses were misdemeanors and did not meet the definition of 'fugitive felon'. As such, the VA disability compensation must be reinstated.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for additional compensation for his dependent child based on school attendance is denied. The Veteran did not submit a valid claim within one year of the commencement of her college education, and therefore, he cannot be granted benefits prior to October 1, 2007.

The Veteran's esophageal cancer is presumed to be related to his in-service exposure to Agent Orange, and the Board grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's service-connected right foot disorder is manifested by metatarsalgia affecting the second, third and fourth toes. He does not have a current right or left shoulder disability that originated in or is otherwise related to service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and updating medical treatment records.

The Board finds that the Veteran's skin cancer was not incurred in or aggravated by service and is unrelated to disease, injury, or event of service origin. The claim for service connection for prostate cancer as a result of exposure to ionizing radiation is denied due to lack of evidence supporting such exposure.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not have qualifying service as a member of the Philippine Commonwealth Army, including in recognized guerrillas, to establish eligibility for benefits from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not have recognized active military service for the purpose of obtaining a one-time payment from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a new VA examination and review of the Diagnostic Code assigned.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete New Orleans and Biloxi VA treatment records, which need to be associated with the claims folder. The VAMC will then review the record considering all of the evidence.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability (PTSD), stomach disability, skin disability, and initial ratings for prostate cancer residuals and bilateral hearing loss were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not establish a nexus between any of these conditions and his military service.

The Board denied the claim for a one-time payment from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund as the appellant did not have qualifying service in the United States Armed Forces.

The appellant does not have recognized service as a member of the Philippine Commonwealth Army, including the recognized guerrillas, in the service of the United States Armed Forces to qualify for a one-time payment from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not have qualifying service to be eligible for the one-time payment from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not have qualifying service as a member of the Philippine Commonwealth Army, including in recognized guerrillas, to establish eligibility for payment from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not have qualifying service as a member of the Philippine Commonwealth Army, including in recognized guerrillas, to establish eligibility for payment from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for a one-time payment from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund due to her husband, C.R.B., not having the requisite service as a member of the Philippine Commonwealth Army, including in recognized guerrillas, in the service of the United States Armed Forces during World War II.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for a one-time payment from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund due to lack of qualifying service in the United States Armed Forces.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for the residuals of a head injury is being remanded due to incomplete records and need for additional medical opinions.