Other conditions decisions — 2013

The Veteran's claim for a one-time payment from the FVECF was denied because he did not have qualifying service as a member of the Philippine Commonwealth Army, including recognized guerrilla forces, in the service of the United States Armed Forces prior to July 1, 1946.

The Board has determined that individual need for special apportionment of the incarcerated Veteran's benefits on behalf of his dependent child, C.J., has not been demonstrated and thus denied the appellant's claim.

The Veteran seeks service connection for syncopal episodes and hypoglycemia, which she attributes to DEPO-PROVERA contraception injections during her military service. The Board has determined that additional development is needed before a final decision can be made.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death, and the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this claim.

The Veteran's squamous cell carcinoma was not incurred or aggravated by service, including claimed herbicide exposure. The Board found that the Veteran did not have exposure to Agent Orange during his service in Korea and thus cannot be presumed exposed.

The Board found no evidence of negligence or carelessness by VA in diagnosing the Veteran's breast cancer, and thus denied compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.

The Board found that the Veteran's skin disorders are not related to his military service, including exposure to herbicides.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining a new examination and opinion from a neurologist regarding the etiology of his myotonic dystrophy, and an orthopedic examination to determine the severity of his right fifth metacarpal fracture.

The Board has determined that the appellant does 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 eligible for one-time payment from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund.

The Veteran seeks service connection for a flexion contracture deformity of the right hand 5th (little) digit. The Board has remanded this issue due to insufficient evidence regarding its onset during or related to service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to scheduling issues for a Travel Board hearing. The case will be returned to the Board after the hearing.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional examination and review of his service-connected right biceps strain disability.

The Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses incurred at Peace Health St. Joseph Hospital from August 26, 2010 to September 2, 2010 was denied as the treatment did not meet the criteria for emergency services and he had coverage under Medicare Part B.

The Veteran's initial claim for a compensable rating for flexor strain of the right hip was granted, and he is currently receiving a 10 percent disability rating effective May 17, 2007.

The Veteran's claims for higher initial ratings for his service-connected right clavicle fracture and partial tear and strain of the right Achilles tendon were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support an increased rating based on the current disability picture.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) claimed as the result of ionizing radiation exposure during service. The claim will be remanded to obtain a VA examination and medical opinion regarding the etiology of CML.

The Veteran's current osteoarthritis and CPPD are not related to his in-service right wrist fracture, as there is no evidence of a link between the injury and the current conditions.

The Board found that the Veteran's service-connected conditions did not cause or contribute to his death, and thus denied the claim for service connection for the cause of death.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete information regarding the overpayment of education benefits and a need for clarification on the appellant's change in status.

The Board denied the appellant's request for a refund of $1200 contributions made under the Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) education program due to his current status as an active duty service member and lack of entitlement to housing allowance.