Other conditions decisions — 2012

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his claims, including obtaining medical records and a VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected left foot and lower extremity disabilities.

The Board granted a 100% disability rating for the appellant's respiratory disorder, effective from January 14, 2003 to the present. The current rating criteria under Diagnostic Code 6602 indicate that this level of disability meets the requirements for a 100% evaluation.

The Board found no evidence of a chronic cardiac disorder or atrial fibrillation during service, and concluded that any current conditions are not related to service.

The Veteran's income exceeded the maximum annual pension rate for non-service-connected pension benefits, thus denying eligibility.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining medical opinions to determine if any neurological impairments are associated with the service-connected syringomyelia and whether the intramedullary ependymoma is causally related to the service-connected condition.

The case is being remanded to the RO for scheduling a hearing before the Board at the Regional Office.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not have qualifying service as a member of the Philippine Commonwealth Army, including recognized guerrillas, in the service of the United States Armed Forces. Therefore, he is not eligible for a one-time payment from the FVEC Fund.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not have qualifying service as a member of the Philippine Commonwealth Army, including in the recognized guerrillas, to establish eligibility for payment from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund.

The Veteran's son is not eligible for VA death benefits as he was over the age of 23 when applying and did not show permanent incapacity to self-support prior to turning 18.

The appellant's claim for a one-time payment from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund was denied because there is no evidence of service in the United States Armed Forces, and therefore he does not meet the requirements to be considered a veteran.

The Board found that the appellant's skin disorder was caused by or resulted from his in-service exposure to chemical dioxins, specifically Agent Orange. The claim is granted based on this finding.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not meet the legal requirements for obtaining a one-time payment from the FVEC Fund and therefore denies his claim.

The Veteran's appeal for payment or reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses has been withdrawn, resulting in the dismissal of the appeal.

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

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 recognized guerrilla units under U.S. Army command.

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

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining missing records and verifying the appellant's dates of service. The claim will be reconsidered based on the new evidence.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for a one-time payment from the FVEC Fund as she did not have 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 Veteran's basal cell carcinoma is more likely than not etiologically related to service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board found that the appellant did not have qualifying service in the Philippine Commonwealth Army, thus denying his claim for a one-time payment from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund.