Other conditions decisions — 2012

The Board has determined that the Veteran's death was caused by amyloidosis, which is linked to his in-service exposure to ionizing radiation. As a result, service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death is granted.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence was received to reopen the claim of service connection for basal cell carcinoma of the right ear. The Veteran's current lung disorder, diagnosed as mild chronic obstructive disease and benign granulomatous disease, is found to be related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a detached retina of the left eye is being remanded due to incomplete records and further investigation.

The Board found that the overpayment of $8,087 was properly created due to the Veteran's failure to notify VA of his change in marital status and continued acceptance of additional compensation for a dependent 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 Veteran withdrew the issues of entitlement to service connection for dry skin of the face and head, and entitlement to service connection for right foot wart prior to the Board's decision.

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

The Board denied the claim for a one-time payment from the FVEC Fund as there is no recognized service that qualifies the appellant for such benefits.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for a one-time payment from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund due to lack of military service as per the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) certification.

The Veteran's nonservice-connected death pension benefits were denied as he did not have qualifying active service. The cause of his death, cardio-respiratory arrest due to emphysema, was found unrelated to his service-connected schizoaffective disorder.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for a one-time payment from the FVEC Fund as there is no recognized service that qualifies them under the applicable laws and regulations.

The appellant's income is found to be excessive for the payment of nonservice-connected death pension benefits, and thus her claim is denied.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's strongyloidiasis and ulcerative colitis are related to his in-service Navy service, including travel outside the United States. The examiner will also assess whether the ulcerative colitis is secondary to the strongyloidiasis.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal of the issue regarding basic eligibility for enrollment in VA healthcare system.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for initial compensable ratings for hallux valgus of both feet, finding that the evidence did not support a rating higher than 10 percent under applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected hearing loss did not cause or contribute to his death, and thus denied claims for service connection for cause of death and DIC under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318.

The Veteran's left varicose veins have been rated at 20 percent since March 1980. The VA has determined that the symptoms of pain and edema do not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating, as they have not manifested by stasis pigmentation, eczema, ulceration, induration, or massive board-like edema.

The Board found that restoration of service-connected disability compensation benefits for depressive neurosis with duodenal ulcer prior to March 30, 2002 was not warranted due to the Veteran's failure to report for a VA examination in August 1977 and the subsequent suspension of his benefits.

The Board found that the Veteran's preexisting neurofibromatosis did not chronically worsen or increase in severity as a result of his active military service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for consideration of new evidence submitted by the appellant.