Other conditions decisions — 2012

The Veteran's skin cancer, including multiple actinic keratosis and squamous cell carcinoma of the right forearm, is service-connected. He also meets criteria for special monthly compensation based on need for regular aid and attendance.

The Veteran's death was not due to a disability incurred or aggravated in service, and therefore the appellant is not eligible for REPS benefits.

The Veteran's compound myopic astigmatism, a congenital refractive error, is not considered a compensable disability. The claim for service connection for an eye disability (compound myopic astigmatism) is denied.

The Board is remanding the Veteran's petition to reopen his claims for service connection for arthritis and gout due to a lack of evidence in his service treatment records. The case will be further reviewed after additional development, including obtaining new medical evidence or information from alternate sources.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a current lung disability related to asbestos exposure during service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for cold injury residuals of the hands and feet were denied as a matter of law due to his failure to report for scheduled VA examinations.

The Board has determined that the overpayment of $3,122.00 was not properly created due to VA administrative error and grants the appeal.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted as his service-connected left leg deep vein thrombosis disability prevents him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and Social Security Administration (SSA) records. A new VA examination will also be conducted to assess the current level of severity of his service-connected aggravation of an osteochondral defect, right medial femoral condyle, status post total knee replacement.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to concerns about the competency of the Veteran and potential issues regarding representation. The issue of service connection for dementia, claimed as Alzheimer's disease, will be re-adjudicated after resolving these matters.

The appeal has been withdrawn by the appellant's representative before a decision was made.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations of his left knee injury residuals, right foot plantar fasciitis, and left foot plantar fasciitis were denied. The Veteran also failed to meet the criteria for a TDIU rating.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for anterior mandible bone loss with gum erosion is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and an opinion regarding whether any identified dental disability is related to in-service trauma. The case must also consider service connection for compensation purposes under 38 C.F.R. § 4.150.

The Veteran's myelodysplastic syndrome is being remanded for further examination and consideration due to the possibility of service connection based on exposure to herbicide agents, despite not being among those presumed conditions.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence was received, allowing the Veteran's claim for service connection to be reconsidered. The VA examiner found a ventral defect of the abdominal wallet present during service and concluded it is related to service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a videoconference hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

The Board has determined that no additional payment for the month of the Veteran's death is warranted as the appellant was entitled to a one-time, month of death payment equaling the amount of the Veteran's monthly VA disability award prior to his death.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for his service-connected left indirect inguinal hernia disability is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and additional medical records.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for basic eligibility for VA benefits because she did not perform active military service in the United States Armed Forces.

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