Other conditions decisions — 2012

The Veteran's death was caused by advanced pulmonary fibrosis, which is not service-connected. The Board found no evidence linking the cause of death to service or a service-connected condition.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to request verification of the appellant's service from the NPRC in light of additional service records provided by the appellant.

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 as a member of the Philippine Commonwealth Army, including recognized guerrillas, in the service of the United States Armed Forces.

The Board has remanded the case for scheduling a Travel Board hearing at the Lincoln, Nebraska RO and providing the Veteran with appropriate notice.

The Board has determined that the appellant did not have qualifying service as a member of the Philippine Commonwealth Army, including in recognized guerrillas, to be eligible for benefits under the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund. As such, his claim is denied.

The Board has been notified of the Appellant's death and therefore does not have jurisdiction to proceed with the appeal.

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 VA denied the appellant's claim for a one-time payment from the FVEC fund due to lack of documented service in the United States Armed Forces.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for lymphoma, which is presumed to be due to herbicide exposure in Vietnam, has been remanded for further development including a VA examination and review of additional medical evidence.

The Board found that a circulatory disorder of the lower extremities is not incurred in or aggravated by service and is not proximately due to or aggravated by a service-connected disability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for educational assistance benefits under Chapter 30, as he irrevocably elected to receive benefits under Chapter 33 (Post-9/11 GI Bill).

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for residuals of septorhinoplasties is being remanded due to the need for a Travel Board hearing.

The Board determined that the apportionment of the Veteran's VA benefits in the amount of $600 on behalf of his spouse and minor child during the period between December 21, 1998 to September 30, 1999, and of $400 per month from October 1, 1999 to June 1, 2005 was proper.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA and private medical records, scheduling an orthopedic examination, and attempting to obtain SSA disability determination(s).

The Board has granted service connection for hand tremors and hyperhidrosis (claimed as night sweats) due to the Veteran's long history of these conditions, with the benefit of doubt given in favor of their onset during or shortly after service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an effective date earlier than January 10, 2004, for the grant of Chapter 30 educational benefits. The decision stated that the earliest possible effective date was January 10, 2004, based on the date VA received the formal claim.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for a compensable rating for his service-connected bilateral otitis externa, finding that it was manifested by occasional itching without swelling or discharge and did not require frequent and prolonged treatment.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death, and no jurisdiction remains for the merits of the claim.

The Veteran's hallux valgus of the left great toe was not shown to be severe enough to warrant a compensable rating, as it did not meet the criteria for a 10% evaluation under Diagnostic Code 5280.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's squamous cell carcinoma is at least as likely as not related to service due to sun exposure during his active duty in the Asia Pacific Theater, and therefore grants service connection for this condition.