Other conditions decisions — 2012

The Board found that cystitis was not incurred in or aggravated during service and denied the Veteran's claim for service connection.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for loss of sense of smell, watery eyes and dizzy spells, and myocardial infarction. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to service or exposure to chemical/biological studies.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain additional medical evidence and determine the etiology of the Veteran's onychomycosis.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to an outstanding hearing request. The case will be returned to the Board for further action after a new Travel Board hearing is scheduled.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for dependency status for her children N and K, finding that there was no evidence of a VA Form 21-686c submitted prior to May 13, 2009. The Board concluded that any form sent in before this date would have been received by the RO.

The Veteran's service connection claim for systemic lupus erythematosus is granted as there is medical evidence showing the condition began during her military service.

The Veteran's claim for waiver of recovery of an overpayment of VA compensation benefits was denied as the actions of the Veteran created the debt and there is no indication that collection would defeat the purpose of the benefit. The Board found fault on the Veteran's part, but also noted his hardship.

The Veteran seeks service connection for psoriatic arthritis, which he claims is secondary to his service-connected psoriasis. The Board finds that a new examination is necessary to address the issue of secondary service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his bilateral lower extremity disability.

The Board has determined that the appellant did not have qualifying service with the U.S. Armed Forces and therefore is not a veteran for purposes of receiving benefits from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's squamous cell carcinoma, lentigo maligna, actinic keratosis, and seborrheic keratosis of his head, face, and neck are as likely as not due to his military service.

The Board has determined that the effective date for additional compensation benefits for the Veteran's dependent stepchild should be April [redacted], 2004, based on his marriage to his current spouse.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a one-time payment from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund due to lack of service as a member of the Philippine Commonwealth Army, including the recognized guerrillas, in the service of the United States Armed Forces.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's arthritis of the lower extremities is not related to his service or a service-connected condition, and therefore denied the claim for service connection.

The Board found that the appellant's chronic dyspepsia, diagnosed as gastritis, had its onset during active military service and granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for colon polyps, including as secondary to exposure to toxic gas and ionizing radiation, is being remanded for additional development.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for a duodenal ulcer and granted it, finding that new and material evidence had been submitted. The Veteran's current duodenal ulcer disability is presumed to have first manifested during his military service.

The Board has determined that the appeal is remanded due to a lack of sufficient evidence regarding eligibility for Chapter 30 educational assistance benefits. The Veteran's service records and pay records are needed to verify his participation in the program.

The Veteran's urinary condition, including incontinence, is being remanded for further examination and opinion to determine if it is related to his PTSD medication.

The Board found that the Veteran did not have residuals of malnutrition present in service and denied his claim for service connection.