Other conditions decisions — 2013

The Board found that the left hernia repair in May 2009 was not incurred or aggravated by service, and thus denied the claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current skin disability, other than psuedofolliculitis barbae (PFB), related to his military service. The claim for service connection is denied.

The Board found that the Veteran's non-malignant tumors, including sebaceous cysts and verrucoid keratosis, are not related to his service or exposure to herbicides. The claim is denied.

The appeal has been dismissed due to the death of the Appellant, and the Board does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this claim.

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The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed.

The Veteran's claims for payment or reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses are denied as he is covered by Medicare Part A and B, which bars VA from paying the expenses.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's diagnosed chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is not related to his active service, including exposure to asbestos. The claim for service connection is denied.

The Veteran's left knee disorder has been manifested by complaints of pain and episodes of locking, with objective findings of pain with motion, tenderness, and some limitation of motion. The Board finds that the criteria for a rating in excess of 20 percent for meniscal tear of the left knee have not been met.

The Board denied the claim for an increased disability evaluation for post-operative status, irridectomy, left eye, finding that a rating in excess of 10 percent was not warranted based on the evidence of record.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to incomplete records and need for clarification on service connection.

The Veteran's appeals for higher disability ratings for residuals of L5-S1 spinal disc compression, chronic prostatitis, and an adjustment disorder with depressed mood have been withdrawn.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim of service connection for leukemia. The case is being remanded for further development regarding the Veteran's exposure to radiation during service and for an opinion on the likely etiology of his claimed conditions.

The case is being remanded to determine if the Veteran was exposed to ionizing radiation during service, which could potentially affect his claim for accrued benefits and the cause of death.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for scheduling a Travel Board hearing before a member of the Board.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased rating and TDIU due to insufficient evidence, including a need for additional examinations and development of his employment history.

The appeal is being remanded due to a change in the effective date of TDIU benefits, which affects the legal basis for this claim. The appellant's eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) under Chapter 35 will be reconsidered based on the new effective date.

The Veteran's daughter is not eligible for DIC, accrued benefits, or death pension benefits as she does not meet the criteria to be considered a 'child' of the Veteran.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased evaluation are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of records.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a cold injury of the feet related to service and denied his claim for service connection.