Other conditions decisions — 2014

The Board finds that the Veteran's cause of death, esophageal cancer and pneumonia, was not incurred in service or due to a service-connected disability. The VA clinician's opinion supports this conclusion.

The Board denied the claimant's motion to revise a June 6, 2013 decision because the documents submitted by the claimant were not issued by the service department and thus could not verify his eligibility for the one-time payment from the FVEC Fund.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to an inadequate VA examination and incomplete medical records.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a gastrointestinal disorder in June 2004. The appeal is now being remanded to obtain additional medical records and provide the Veteran with an appropriate VA examination.

The Board found that the appellant was not permanently incapable of self-support by reason of a mental or physical condition prior to attaining the age of 18, and thus denied his claim for recognition as a helpless child on that basis.

The Board is remanding the case to further develop evidence regarding the appellant's claim for accrued benefits, specifically focusing on reimbursement of expenses related to care provided by his mother and eligibility for specific medical expense reimbursements.

The Board has ordered additional VA treatment records to be obtained and a new examination is required to determine if the Veteran's service-connected disabilities alone, and only those service-connected disabilities, at least as likely as not (50% probability) result in physical or mental impairment that leave him substantially confined to his dwelling and immediate premises, or render him so helpless as to require the regular aid and attendance of another person.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's residuals of cold injuries to both upper and lower extremities are related to his military service, granting service connection for these conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive hydrocephalus, right hand and foot numbness, bilateral vocal cord paralysis, and respiratory disability as these conditions are not related to his active military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for verification of the appellant's service from the appropriate service department. The appellant is seeking a one-time payment from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund, but his claim is not related to service connection.

The Veteran's service did not meet the eligibility requirements for Chapter 30 educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill due to insufficient length of active duty and lack of other qualifying factors.

The VA examiner determined that the current heart murmur is less likely than not related to service, given the Veteran's age and lifestyle. The examination report did not mention the in-service diagnosis of a split first apical sound.

The Veteran's child, J.C., is not entitled to an apportionment of VA disability compensation in excess of $300 on a monthly basis due to the financial hardship it would cause for the Veteran.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his service-connected right eye cataract was denied. The VA found that the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 30 percent, as there is no anatomical loss or visual impairment warranting such a higher rating.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board found that the overpayment of $10,091.10 was validly created due to administrative error and the Veteran's knowledge or should-have-known status regarding his son receiving DEA benefits.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and updated treatment records. The case will also be reviewed for possible assignment of an extraschedular evaluation.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for diverticulitis, rib pain, and TDIU was dismissed due to withdrawal. The Board granted the Veteran's claim of service connection for psoriatic arthritis (claimed as arthritis of hands, feet, left shoulder, left arm, left hip, and toes).

The Board finds that the Veteran is competent to handle disbursement of VA funds, and grants his claim.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of clear authority for verifying service under 38 C.F.R. § 3.203(c). The Appellant's claim will be reconsidered after attempting verification of their claimed service.