Other conditions decisions — 2013

The Veteran's service-connected basal cell carcinoma has not resulted in disfigurement or deep scars warranting a higher rating.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic costovertebral strain (chest pain), fatigue, and unrefreshing sleep. Service connection was denied for loss of vision and noncardiac chest pain due to undiagnosed illness.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling the Veteran for a VA examination to determine if he has separate service-connected disabilities related to his active duty.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's bilateral leg cellulitis preexisted service and was aggravated by service.

The Board has remanded the claim due to a lack of recognized service in the U.S. Armed Forces during World War II, and further development is needed.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not have qualifying service for the purpose of receiving a one-time payment from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund, and thus denies legal entitlement to this benefit.

The Board has ordered additional development due to the need for inpatient treatment records and VA/privately held medical records, as well as a new psychiatric examination.

The Veteran's claim for a one-time payment from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund is denied due to prior forfeiture of VA benefits.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary to determine the creation and calculation of the Veteran's overpayment debt, including reviewing the calculations used in determining the amount of the overpayment.

The Board dismissed the appeal as the appellant did not file a timely Notice of Disagreement (NOD) with respect to the May 2009 administrative decision denying entitlement to a one-time payment from the FVEC Fund.

The Board has determined that the appellant cannot be recognized as the surviving spouse of the Veteran for purposes of establishing eligibility for VA death benefits.

The Board finds that the Veteran is not entitled to an effective date prior to April 21, 2011 for the award of additional compensation for his dependent spouse.

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

The Board has ordered a remand to determine if the Veteran's chronic brain syndrome was clearly and unmistakably not aggravated by service, as well as whether it is related to his head trauma in service.

The Board found that VA did not cause the Veteran's right foot disorder through negligence or fault, and thus denied his claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.

The Veteran's right knee disability, characterized by limited flexion and extension, does not meet the criteria for a higher rating than the current 10 percent assigned.

The Veteran's claim for compensation under the provisions of 38 U.S.C.A. � 1151 is being remanded due to incomplete development, specifically regarding post-surgery falls and their impact on his condition.

The Veteran's pelvic inflammatory disease and removal of the left fallopian tube are granted service connection. The heart murmur is also granted service connection.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for gout/gouty arthritis, finding that it did not meet or approximate the criteria for service connection on a direct basis.

The Veteran is receiving the maximum level of special monthly compensation by reason of his spouse being in need of aid and attendance, so he is not entitled to a higher rate.