Other conditions decisions — 2013

The Board denied the appellant's claim to reopen his previously denied claim for legal entitlement to VA benefits, finding that no new and material evidence had been presented.

The Board denied the appellant's claim 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 U.S. Armed Forces during World War II.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly pension based on the need for aid and attendance or housebound status is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and clarification of his current medical condition.

The Board found that the Veteran's current umbilical hernia is not related to his active service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board dismissed the appeal for accrued benefits as the appellant withdrew her appeal prior to a decision.

The Board found that the Veteran's lung cancer, which caused his death in November 2006, was not incurred or aggravated by service. The VHA expert concluded that exposure to red lead paint and zinc chromate during service did not cause the Veteran's lung cancer.

The Board has granted a higher rating of 30 percent for the Veteran's service-connected right foot disability, which is rated as severe under Diagnostic Code 5284.

The RO denied the appellant's claim of entitlement to dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) due to lack of evidence showing that her husband's death was related to his service with recognized guerrillas.,The RO also denied the appellant's claim for non-service connected death pension as her husband only served as a recognized guerrilla, which does not qualify for this benefit.

The Board denied the appellant's petition to reopen her claim for revocation of forfeiture, finding that she had knowingly presented material false and fraudulent evidence. As a result, all rights, claims, and benefits under laws administered by VA were forfeited.

The Veteran's claim for SMC due to loss of use of his left hand was denied as there was no evidence indicating he filed a formal or informal claim prior to November 13, 1991.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance (A&A) is being remanded due to a failure to schedule her requested videoconference hearing. She needs to have this hearing scheduled before her appeal can be decided.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for a chronic respiratory disorder, to include as secondary to in-service asbestos exposure.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for nonservice-connected pension benefits, finding that he meets the requirements of being permanently and totally disabled from a nonservice-connected disability.

The Board has remanded the claim for a higher rating of osteoid osteoma of the right tibia, but the appeal was denied as the Veteran's request for an increased rating was not granted.

The Board has ordered the case to be remanded for compliance with a February 2013 decision, which required additional notice and development of the claims.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for cardiac arrhythmia, secondary to his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the submission of additional evidence and an inadequate VA examination. The case will be returned to the RO for preliminary review.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to determine if any current skin disability is related to service, including exposure to herbicides. The Veteran's claims of service connection are currently under review.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for his service-connected psychoneurosis and gastrointestinal disturbance is being remanded due to the need to obtain additional medical records and provide a supplemental VA medical opinion.

The Veteran's appeal is denied as he does not meet the basic eligibility criteria for educational assistance under Chapter 30, Title 38, United States Code.