Other conditions decisions — 2012

The appellant's claim of entitlement to a one-time payment from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund was denied as he does not have qualifying active service as a member of the Philippine Commonwealth Army, including the recognized guerrillas, in the Armed Forces of the United States.

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

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 in the United States Armed Forces.

The Veteran's skin disorder is presumed to have been incurred during his service, as there was no evidence of a pre-existing condition.

The appellant's claim for a one-time payment from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund was denied due to lack of qualifying service. The case is being remanded to request re-verification using the correct birth date provided on his service records.

The VA determined that the appellant's net worth was sufficient to meet her maintenance needs, and thus denied her death pension benefits.

The Veteran's unauthorized medical expenses incurred at Lincoln Medical Center and from Emergency Coverage Corporation on January 14, 2010 are approved as he was in receipt of a total disability permanent in nature due to service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's unauthorized medical expenses incurred at the Maury Regional Medical Center on October 23, 2010 are eligible for reimbursement as he experienced symptoms similar to those of a heart attack and his condition was deemed hazardous if delayed.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a sleep disorder and denied his claim for service connection as secondary to his service-connected low back and cervical spine disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to incomplete service records and a request for additional evidence.

The Board has ordered a remand due to incomplete records and the need for an additional medical opinion regarding the cause of death. The DIC claim under 38 U.S.C.A. � 1151 is currently in a 'unknown' status as it does not pertain to service connection.

The Veteran's right foot disability, characterized by severe symptoms including pain and painful motion, limitation of motion, Morton's neuroma, hammertoe deformities, and a callus under the third metatarsal head, is rated at 30 percent.

The Board found that the Veteran's current right great toe disorders are not related to his active service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's death, as it does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of the case.

The Veteran's initial compensable evaluation for his service-connected pigmentary change, fovea right eye is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination. The issue of an increased rating remains on appeal.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current left hand disorder is due to or the result of his service-connected right hand and wrist disabilities, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board finds that the Veteran sustained dental trauma to teeth 7, 8, 9, and 10 during service, which resulted in loss of these teeth. Resolving all reasonable doubt in his favor, he is granted service connection for residuals of dental trauma to these teeth for purposes of receiving VA outpatient dental treatment.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a service-connected dental disability and his loss of teeth was not caused or aggravated by his use of insulin for diabetes.

The Board has remanded the case for further proceedings due to incomplete records and additional examination. The Veteran's claim of compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for blindness of the left eye is currently pending.

The Board found no evidence of a neck condition during military service or within one year of military service and no competent medical evidence linking the Veteran's current neck condition with his period of service or his service-connected right fifth toe disability. Therefore, service connection for a neck condition is not established.