Other conditions decisions — 2012

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection of cardiomyopathy due to a lack of evidence regarding the Veteran's current condition and its relationship to his military service, including any potential exposure to Agent Orange. The case will be further developed with additional medical records and an examination to determine if the Veteran currently suffers from cardiomyopathy and whether it is related to his military service.

The Board is remanding the case to obtain additional information from Social Security Administration (SSA) regarding the Veteran's disability benefits, as this may be relevant to her claim for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his right hand and right eye disabilities. The claims will be readjudicated after this process.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain missing VA treatment records and Social Security Administration (SSA) records. The issues of service connection for a heart disability, compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. � 1151, and entitlement to TDIU are pending.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a chronic anal fistula is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and medical opinion regarding the etiology of his condition, as well as an evaluation of whether it was aggravated by service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for systemic lupus erythematosus and its residuals, coronary artery disease, and a chronic disability manifested by dry eyes and mouth including Sjogren's syndrome have been denied. The evidence does not support these claims.

The Veteran's skin disorder, including basal cell carcinoma, is being remanded for additional development to determine if it is related to his service and herbicide exposure.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including scheduling a VA examination and obtaining additional medical records. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered based on the new evidence.

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 establish eligibility for benefits from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding whether he timely filed a notice of disagreement with the decision denying him recognition as a former Prisoner of War (POW). The Board has dismissed this matter.

The Board has remanded the case for a Travel Board hearing at the RO or a Board videoconference hearing. The appellant's claims of reopening service connection, nonservice-connected death pension benefits, and accrued benefits are pending.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for a one-time payment from the FVEC Fund as her deceased spouse did not have recognized service in the United States Armed Forces, including organized guerrilla forces.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of service connection for bilateral fallen arches due to new and material evidence presented since the last final denial in May 2008. Further development is needed before reaching a decision on the merits.

The Veteran's child is not eligible for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits under Chapter 35 of Title 38, United States Code due to the expiration of her eligibility period.

The Board found no evidence of a service connection for the Veteran's claimed neck and back disabilities, as there was no in-service injury or disease related to these conditions. The claim is denied.

The Board has decided that the appellant's claim for educational assistance benefits under Chapter 35, Title 38, United States Code should be remanded to the RO for further action.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right eye blindness and residuals of a head injury, finding no new and material evidence to reopen the previously denied claim.

The Veteran's eligibility for Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits is denied because he did not serve during a period of active duty after September 10, 2001.

The Veteran's unauthorized medical expenses incurred at St. Agnes Medical Center were denied as there was a feasibly available VA facility (Fresno VAMC) that could have provided the necessary care, and the Veteran did not provide credible evidence to dispute this.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) is at least as likely as not due to HIV infection incurred during military service, and thus grants service connection for AIDS.