Other conditions decisions — 2013

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection, a separate rating for peripheral artery disease of the bilateral lower extremities, and TDIU due to additional development being required. The Veteran is advised that failure to report for any scheduled examination may result in the denial of his claims.

The Veteran's left foot Morton's neuroma with residual scarring has been rated at 10 percent since the initial rating decision. The current symptoms, including pain and functional impairment, do not warrant a higher evaluation.

The Veteran's HIV was initially rated as noncompensable prior to July 21, 2006. From July 21, 2006, the rating was increased to 10 percent based on his asymptomatic condition with T4 cell counts above 500 and use of medication.

The Veteran's child support payments were reviewed, and it was determined that the Veteran has been attempting to comply with his court-ordered child support obligations. However, he has not fully complied and has not paid the entire amount he is owed. The Board found that neither party provided adequate financial information to determine if hardship exists on either side. As a result, no apportionment of VA benefits was granted.

The Board found that the Veteran's pre-existing chronic ulcer disease did not worsen during service and is therefore not service-connected.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current degenerative joint disease is not related to his active military service and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not have service as a member of the Philippine Commonwealth Army, including recognized guerrillas, in the service of the United States Armed Forces. Therefore, they do not meet the basic eligibility requirements for a one-time payment from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund.

The Veteran's case is being remanded for further action, including the completion of a VA Form 21-8940 and consideration of his TDIU claim. The issue will be addressed separately from other claims.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current right foot callus is not related to his service, and thus he does not meet the criteria for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the current severity of her service-connected posterior interosseous nerve compression of the right forearm.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tongue cancer is related to his in-service chemical exposure, and thus service connection for squamous cell cancer of the tongue due to chemical exposure is granted.

Your claim for additional VA compensation or pension benefits for a dependent child, C.O., has been granted. However, the appeal is dismissed as there are no longer any pending issues.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for additional development, including a VA examination with an examiner who has not previously examined him. The Veteran will be provided an opportunity to have his bilateral leg disability evaluated and determine if it is related to service.

The Veteran's mood disorder is currently rated at 50 percent, the maximum schedular rating for this condition.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for a gastrointestinal disorder, claimed as ulcerative colitis, which he believes is related to his service-connected skin disorder. The Board has determined that further examination and opinion are needed before the case can be decided.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral eye disorder is being remanded due to the need for an examination and additional development of his medical records.

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 the recognized guerrillas, in the Armed Forces of the United States.

The Veteran's appeal is denied as he has already used a combined total of 48 months of VA education benefits, including MGIB and vocational rehabilitation programs.

The Veteran's widow is not entitled to VA non-service connected death pension benefits from January 1, 2009 due to excess income.

The Veteran's claims for higher evaluations for his service-connected bilateral wrist disabilities are being remanded due to the need for further examination and development.