Other conditions decisions — 2012

The Veteran's claim for educational assistance benefits under the Montgomery GI Bill was denied as he did not meet the eligibility criteria and had not applied for an extension of his delimiting date.

The Veteran does not have residuals of a left thigh injury incurred in or aggravated by his active duty service.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a disorder manifested by disequilibrium is denied as there is no current diagnosis of such condition.

The Veteran's left lower extremity varicose veins have been rated at 10 percent since December 2007. The VA examiner found that the condition was productive of aching and fatigue in the leg after prolonged standing or walking, which was relieved by elevation of the extremity or compression hose.

The Veteran's initial claim for a compensable evaluation for dermatophytosis of the bilateral feet and groin was denied. Additionally, his request to add molluscum contagiosum to his current claim in progress was not granted.

The Board has granted an initial 20 percent rating for bilateral carpel tunnel syndrome and cubital tunnel syndrome, effective July 1, 2009.

The Veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected disability, and there is no evidence of exposure to herbicides that would allow for presumptive service connection. The cause of death listed on the certificate of death (squamous cell carcinoma) does not meet the criteria for presumptive service connection due to Agent Orange exposure.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current thoracic muscle strain is related to his active service, and resolves reasonable doubt in favor of granting service connection.

The Board has determined that the appellant did not have valid military service to qualify for payment from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund.

The Veteran's service-connected gastritis with occult blood is manifested by 1 to 4 episodes of diarrhea daily, but not by more or less constant abdominal distress. The criteria for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent have not been met.

The Veteran seeks service connection for a disorder of the left lower extremity, including tingling sensation in the left foot. The case is remanded to obtain additional medical records and to provide an appropriate VA examination.

The appellant's request for a VA fee basis outpatient treatment authorization identification card was denied, and the case is being remanded to schedule a personal hearing at the Roanoke RO.

The Board has found that the Appellant did not have service as a member of the Philippine Commonwealth Army, including the recognized guerrillas, in the service of the U.S. Armed Forces during World War II and therefore does not qualify for payment from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund.

The Veteran's left bunionectomy and second toe arthrodesis was performed for a non-service-connected condition, thus the temporary total ratings under 38 C.F.R. § 4.29 and § 4.30 are denied.

The Board has denied the appellant's claim for a one-time payment from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund due to lack of qualifying service in the United States Armed Forces.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development due to missing service treatment records and a need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's request for a hearing before the Board has been rescheduled, and she is being requested to attend a Travel Board hearing at the St. Petersburg, Florida RO.

The Board found that the Veteran had Crohn's disease prior to his entry into active duty service and there is no clear and unmistakable evidence of aggravation during service. Therefore, service connection for Crohn's disease was denied.

The Board has granted a waiver of recovery for the overpayment debt, originally in the amount of $26,884, finding that it would be against equity and good conscience to require repayment.

The Veteran's current bilateral leg disability was not incurred in or aggravated by active service.