Other conditions decisions — 2012

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to clarify the severity of his lumbar back condition and an evaluation regarding his claim for TDIU. The RO/AMC will also obtain any available treatment records from the Veteran's period of incarceration.

The claim for one-time payment from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund is denied as the appellant's deceased husband did not meet the eligibility requirements due to his death prior to the enactment of the legislation.

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 in recognized guerrillas, in the service of the United States Armed Forces during World War II.

The appeal is being remanded due to the lack of VCAA notice for the claim, and a new VCAA notice must be provided.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for a one-time payment from the FVEC Fund due to lack of recognized service as a member of the Philippine Commonwealth Army, including the recognized guerrillas in the service of the United States Armed Forces.

The Veteran's prostate disorder was not incurred or aggravated during service, and the Board finds no evidence of a chronic condition manifesting within one year post-service. The claim 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 in the United States Armed Forces.

The Board denied the Appellant's claim for nonservice-connected death pension benefits as her income exceeded the maximum allowable rate.

The Board found that the Appellant did not submit new and material evidence to reopen her claim for revocation of forfeiture of VA benefits due to fraud, as all submitted evidence was deemed fraudulent.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for payment from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund due to a certification by the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) that the appellant had no 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 Board denied the claim for a one-time payment from the FVEC Fund due to lack of recognized active military service, as determined by the NPRC.

The Veteran's service connection claim for leukemia due to herbicide exposure is denied as there is no evidence of a chronic B-cell leukemia, and the Board finds that his CML is not related to his in-service herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining Social Security Administration and VA medical records.

The Board denied increased ratings for the Veteran's calluses of both feet, finding that they do not result in severe foot disablement.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for his service-connected right foot disability is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and additional development of his claims file.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for defective vision, dry eye syndrome, and residuals of cataracts is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a TMJ disorder that is causally related to service and denied her claim for service connection.

The Veteran's claim for reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses incurred at BryanLGH Medical Center was denied as the Veteran had a health-plan contract with Medicare, which barred VA from paying or reimbursing for the treatment.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have stomach ulcers or a gastrointestinal disorder other than dyspepsia, and therefore service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Veteran's left foot disability, including hallux valgus and hammertoes, is currently rated at 30 percent effective March 11, 2005.