Other conditions decisions — 2013

The Veteran's service-connected ulnar neuralgia, right elbow, is not shown to meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent.

The Veteran's nonservice-connected disability pension benefits were reinstated on December 17, 2008. He appealed the effective date of this reinstatement, requesting it to be from when his payments were initially stopped in December 2003.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for cancer of the right testicle, including as due to asbestos exposure, is being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his right scapula and left varicocele disabilities were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a Travel Board hearing at the St. Petersburg, Florida RO.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary to determine if the Veteran's current basal cell carcinoma is related to his in-service sun exposure. The case will be remanded for a VA examination and further review.

The appeal has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant. The Board does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this claim as the appellant has died.

The appellant has withdrawn her appeals for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death and DIC. The Board does not have jurisdiction to review these claims.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin condition, to include as due to herbicide exposure, is being remanded for additional development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for bone loss of the mandible, bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, and sleep apnea. The decision also addressed a claim for TDIU but deferred consideration pending additional development.

The Board found that the Veteran did 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 entitled to one-time payment from the FVEC Fund.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a bilateral hand disability has been withdrawn by his representative.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a prostate disability was denied as there is no evidence of a current disability during the course of his appeal.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining clinical records from the Veteran's in-service hospitalization and providing her with a VA examination.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not have recognized active military service for purposes of obtaining benefits from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund.

The Veteran's compression fracture lumber level 2 with degenerative joint disease, status post spinal stabilization surgery has been rated at 20 percent since October 15, 2009. The disability is currently evaluated under the general rating formula for diseases and injuries of the spine due to its non-service-connected nature.

The Board denied a request for a refund of the recouped overpayment of VA pension benefits in the amount of $2,465.00 due to lack of undue financial hardship and no fault on the part of the Veteran.

The VA determined that the Appellant does not have recognized active military service as required to establish eligibility for Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund benefits.

The Board found no evidence of a respiratory disability and denied the Veteran's claim for service connection.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for unstable angina, to include as secondary to her service-connected paroxysmal atrial tachycardia, is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and development.