Other conditions decisions — 2012

The Board has remanded the case due to discrepancies in the appellant's reported service dates and a pending appeal for PTSD. The RO is instructed to verify the appellant's period(s) of active duty, including any reserve service, and investigate the possibility of a duplicate file.

The Board found that the Veteran's closed head injury and loss of use of the left arm were not caused by or aggravated by his service-connected psoriatic arthritis, thus denying these claims.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a skin rash disorder and fatigue were denied as there is no current evidence of these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for non-service-connected pension benefits was denied due to his income exceeding the maximum applicable rate.

The Veteran's service-connected PID has been rated at 30 percent since February 14, 1997. The disability picture more nearly approximates the criteria for a 30 percent rating.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for entitlement to additional VA death pension benefits as there is no longer a case or controversy remaining due to the appellant's agreement with the amount she received.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not have basic eligibility for legal entitlement to nonservice-connected disability pension benefits due to a lack of recognized service in the U.S. Armed Forces.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for benign prostatic hypertrophy was denied as there is no evidence of its onset in service or due to Agent Orange exposure. His claim for a higher rating for diabetes mellitus was also denied as the medical evidence did not show that his diabetes required regulation of activities.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and additional medical records. The claim will be reconsidered after these steps are completed.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's June 11, 2006 hospitalization was of such a nature that a prudent layperson would have reasonably expected that delay in seeking immediate medical attention would have been hazardous to life or health. Therefore, payment or reimbursement for the cost of medical treatment provided from June 11, 2006 to June 19, 2006 at St. John's Pleasant Valley Hospital in Camar, California is granted.

The Veteran's claims are being remanded for additional development, including obtaining a VA skin disease examination and seeking outstanding VA treatment records.

The Veteran's daughter was not eligible for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits because the Veteran did not meet the permanent and total disability requirement prior to his daughter reaching age 26.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and conducting a comprehensive eye examination to assess his bilateral aphakia and left eye ptosis.

The Board has ordered additional development to determine if new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claim for service connection of a disability manifested by transient ischemic attacks (TIA). If reopened, the Veteran will be provided an examination to determine whether her TIA is related to her military service.

The Board denied reopening of the appellant's claim for VA benefits and eligibility to a one-time payment from the FVEC fund due to lack of qualifying service in recognized guerilla units, despite additional evidence submitted.

The Veteran's disability compensation payments for two children in the custody of the appellant were denied as hardship has not been shown to exist.

The Veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected disability, and there were no due but unpaid benefits at the time of his death. The claim for accrued benefits is denied.

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 determined that the appellant had no qualifying service as a member of the Philippine Commonwealth Army, including recognized guerrillas, in the service of the United States Armed Forces. Therefore, basic eligibility for a one-time payment from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund is denied.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to determine if the appellant's current bilateral leg disability, including varicosities with skin discoloration and reported pain/discomfort, may be related to her service-specifically, to disease or injury incurred or aggravated during any period(s) of ACDUTRA (active duty for training) or INACDUTRA (inactive duty for training).