Other conditions decisions — 2013

The Board denied the appellant's petition to reopen his claim for basic eligibility for VA non-service-connected pension benefits, finding that he did not have qualifying service and was therefore ineligible for these benefits.

The Veteran's appeal of the determination that he is incompetent to handle disbursement of VA funds has been withdrawn.

The Board denied the appellant's claim that her 2009 unreimbursed medical expense report was timely submitted, finding it was not received within the required deadline.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypermobility of feet is not a disease or injury for which compensation may be paid. However, it concluded that there was sufficient evidence to support service connection for bilateral foot disorders other than hypermobility (to include pes planus, equinus deformity, hallux valgus, and hammertoe deformities).

The VA determined that the Veteran's lung nodule and constrictive bronchiolitis do not warrant a compensable rating based on his pulmonary function test results.

The Board is remanding the case to determine if the appellant qualifies as a surviving spouse for VA benefits purposes, given her second marriage and subsequent divorce proceedings.

The Board found no evidence of a gynecological condition during the Veteran's active duty service or subsequent periods, and thus denied her claim for service connection.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a current or chronic diagnosis of ear infections, and thus service connection for this condition is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current right foot disability, characterized by pigmentation changes and low-grade soreness, is related to his in-service injury. Service connection for this condition is granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for skin cancer, including BCC and SCC, as a result of exposure to ionizing radiation. The DTRA determined that the likelihood of causation was low.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate development of the medical evidence, and the claim is pending further review.

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

The Board denied the appellant's claims for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death and DEA benefits, finding that there was no evidence to support a causal link between the Veteran's military service or any incident thereof, including radiation exposure, and his colon cancer.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination and the obtaining of updated medical records.

The Board found that the Veteran's left hand disorder did not manifest in service and is unrelated to service. The VA examination concluded that his current condition was less likely than not caused by an injury during service.

The Veteran's service-connected residuals of a right inguinal hernia repair with post-operative neuralgia are currently rated at 10 percent, the maximum allowed under Diagnostic Code 8530. The Board denied an increased rating as his disability does not meet criteria for higher ratings or extraschedular consideration.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for HIV is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and SSA disability benefits information.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a dental and mouth disorder is being remanded due to the need to obtain additional medical records, conduct a VA examination, and determine if her current dental disorders are related to in-service trauma.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for a one-time payment from the FVEC Fund due to lack of verified service as required by law.

The Veteran's right fifth finger palmar flexion deformity has been productive of pain on motion, warranting a 10 percent disability rating.