Other conditions decisions — 2012

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral otitis media with tympanic membrane perforation and fungus infection is etiologically related to active service, resolving all reasonable doubt in his favor.

The Veteran's chronic condition manifested by loose stools had its onset in service and is presumed to be related. Service connection for nystagmus of the eyes was granted, but no compensable rating assigned.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including VA examinations and medical opinions, to address the issues of service connection, ratings, and pension eligibility.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeal concerning the issue of service connection for a lung disability, claimed as due to asbestos exposure.

The Board has determined that new VA examinations are necessary for the claims of increased ratings for bilateral external otitis and hearing loss, as well as for service connection for a skin disorder. The Veteran's representative indicated that he wishes to pursue an appeal for an increased rating for bilateral external otitis.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to obtain evidence regarding possible exposure to Iraqi chemical weapons and toxins in service, as well as a VA examination to determine whether such exposure contributed substantially or materially to the Veteran's death from myocardial infarction.

The Board denied the appellant's request for a second extension of his delimiting date for Montgomery GI Bill education benefits, finding that the requisite elements for eligibility to qualify for this benefit have not been satisfied.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims of service connection for memory loss, apical systolic murmur, fatigue, and skin rash. However, no new evidence was submitted to support these claims, leading to a denial on the merits.

The Veteran's service-connected left glenohumeral arthritis is rated at 20 percent from May 25, 2000 to August 4, 2003.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional VA treatment records and a VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a brain tumor is remanded due to the need for an examination to determine its etiology and whether it is related to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral rotator cuff tears, finding that the Veteran's current condition is secondary to his service-connected degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine and lumbar spine. The TDIU issue remains pending.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of service connection for residuals of poliomyelitis, right lower extremity and has determined that new and material evidence has been received. The Veteran is now entitled to a grant of service connection for his current right Achilles tendon surgical residuals.

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 as a member of the Philippine Commonwealth Army, including recognized guerrillas, in the service of the United States Armed Forces during World War II.

The Veteran's annual income exceeds the maximum allowable pension rate for nonservice-connected disability, thus denying payment of nonservice-connected pension benefits.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for Wegener's Granulomatosis, which he attributes to his active duty service in Vietnam. The Board has requested a medical opinion regarding the etiology of his condition and has remanded the case for further consideration.

The Veteran's mood disorder has been rated at 50 percent since May 15, 2009. The symptoms have included feelings of depression and anxiety, sleep disturbances, and difficulty in establishing and maintaining effective work and social relationships.

The Veteran's chronic cough of unknown origin is attributable to his service in the Persian Gulf War, and he has been granted service connection for this condition. The claims for monoclonal gammopathy of unknown significance (MGUS) and chromosome damage are remanded due to a lack of a Statement of the Case.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for a one-time payment from the FVEC Fund due to lack of recognized service in the United States Armed Forces.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not have qualifying service and therefore is not eligible for a one-time payment from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund.