Other conditions decisions — 2012

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development and clarification of certain details related to child support obligations, apportionment amounts, and potential overpayments.

The Board has determined that the appellant's discharge from military service constitutes a bar to the award of veterans' benefits, except health care under Chapter 17 of Title 38, United States Code.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed before the claims can be adjudicated, including verifying the Veteran's service in the Army Reserves and obtaining VA treatment records. The Veteran will also need to undergo a VA examination for his bilateral shin splints and athlete's foot.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by the appellant prior to a decision being made.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine if the Veteran's fatal congestive heart failure was related to his military service or service-connected PTSD, and thus remands the case for further action.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a one-time payment from the FVEC due to lack of qualifying service in the United States Armed Forces prior to July 1, 1946.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not meet the eligibility requirements for a one-time payment from the FVEC fund due to lack of service in the United States Armed Forces.

The Board has determined that the appellant is not a veteran under applicable United States law and therefore, ineligible for compensation from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund.

The appellant's claim for a one-time payment from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund was denied as he does not have qualifying service to be considered a veteran.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for a one-time payment from the FVEC Fund due to lack of verified service in the United States Armed Forces, rendering the appeal without legal merit.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development of his duodenal ulcer claim, including obtaining VA treatment records.

The Veteran's cause of death was not service-connected, and the appellant is not eligible for non-service-connected death pension due to her income exceeding the maximum rate.

The Veteran's claim for reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses at Medina Hospital on December 28, 2009 is being remanded to obtain additional information and determine eligibility under the relevant laws and regulations.

The Veteran's monthly payment to Windlands South Independent Retirement Living facility is not considered an unreimbursed medical expense for the purpose of reducing his countable income for NSC pension benefits, and thus he is not entitled to an increase in non-service-connected pension benefits.

The Veteran's prostatitis was granted a 40 percent rating effective January 9, 2008. The condition is characterized by nocturia of at least five times per night beginning on that date.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's nerve damage of the right leg is a direct result of carelessness, negligence, or lack of proper skill on the part of VA in providing medical treatment. The claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 is granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's spermatocele disability does not meet or approximate the criteria for a compensable rating under any applicable diagnostic code. The Veteran's symptoms, while painful and tender, do not result in atrophy of either testicle or urinary dysfunction.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's basal cell carcinoma is related to his military service, including sun exposure during service. As a result, the claim for service connection is granted.

The Board has determined that there is no current evidence of a left toe disability or loss of feeling in the Veteran's feet, and thus service connection cannot be established.

The Board has dismissed the appeal as there is no allegation of errors for appellate consideration.