Other conditions decisions — 2013

The Board denied the appellant's claim for basic eligibility for VA death benefits as her husband did not have qualifying service in the United States Armed Forces.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for a one-time payment from the FVEC Fund due to lack of qualifying service, as determined by the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC).

The Board has determined that the appellant did not have qualifying service with the United States Armed Forces, and therefore is not eligible for a one-time payment from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund.

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 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 FVEC Fund due to lack of qualifying service, as determined by the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC).

The Board denied the appellant's claim for a one-time payment from the FVEC Fund due to lack of qualifying service, as determined by the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC).

The Board denied the appellant's claim for a one-time payment from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund as he did not have qualifying service to meet the requirements of basic eligibility.

The Board has denied the appellant's claim for a one-time payment from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund because her husband did not have qualifying service as a member of the Philippine Commonwealth Army, including recognized guerrillas, in the service of the U.S. Armed Forces during World War II.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not have recognized active military service for the purpose of obtaining a one-time payment from the FVEC Fund, and therefore denies the claim.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and the need for further development, including obtaining the Veteran's claims file and any other relevant documents. The appellant is also advised that her custodian will be notified of any correspondence.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not legally qualify for a one-time payment from the FVEC 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 Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death. The Board does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this claim.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current muscle spasms of the bilateral posterior upper legs and bilateral leg cramping are related to his active duty service, thus granting service connection for these conditions.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a current left arm disability separate and distinct from his service-connected left shoulder disability, thus denying his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 60 percent for bronchogenic carcinoma from March 21, 2012 was denied. The current rating is 60 percent.

The Board has granted service connection for left great toe arthritis and a calcaneal spur of the left foot, finding that these conditions are at least as likely as not related to service or service-connected disability.

The Veteran's bilateral hip conditions have been rated based on the current severity of her symptoms, with a 10 percent rating for each hip prior to July 15, 2012 and September 1, 2013, respectively. The Board finds that these ratings are appropriate given the evidence provided.

The Veteran's death was caused by alcohol-related liver disease. The appellant is eligible for DIC benefits based on her marriage to the Veteran within 15 years of his separation from service in December 1990.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim of service connection for chronic mandible arthritis must be denied as there is no evidence showing a current disability, and any symptoms are not related to his military service or a service-connected condition.

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