Other conditions decisions — 2014

The Board has determined that the evidence is in equipoise as to whether the Veteran's HIV was incurred during his military service, and thus grants the claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including scheduling a videoconference hearing before the Board.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for her service-connected left femur stress fracture, right femur stress fracture, and left middle metatarsal stress fracture.

The Board denied the appellant's request to continue her deceased spouse's claim for reimbursement of VA benefits due at the time of her death, as there were no accrued benefits due and she did not have any pending claims or appeals at the time of her death.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and earlier effective dates have been withdrawn.

The Veteran's death is not service-connected, but he had a pending claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 due to cardiac surgery performed at a VA facility in August 2005. The appeal is remanded for further development and consideration of the evidence.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for a compensable rating for her service-connected pelvic adhesions and a temporary total disability evaluation following her July 8, 2008 hysterectomy. The primary issue was whether her July 8, 2008 hysterectomy was secondary to her service-connected pelvic adhesions.

The Board has not made a determination on the merits of the service connection claims due to incomplete records and needs to obtain the Veteran's service personnel records, particularly those from AFSC and NPRC. The claims will be remanded for further development.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's right knee disability, including arthritis and instability, is rated at 20 percent since March 6, 2014. He also receives a separate rating for limitation of extension.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's skin disability is not related to his service and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for transient cerebral ischemia is being remanded due to the need for a current VA examination.

The Veteran died due to adult failure to thrive and was buried in a National cemetery. The appellant applied for nonservice-connected burial benefits, but the claim is denied as none of the alternate criteria for payment of such benefits are met.

The Veteran seeks service connection for a skin disorder, claimed as a left arm rash. The Board has determined that the case should be remanded to determine if his current skin disability had its clinical onset during service or is otherwise related to active duty due to exposure to Agent Orange.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development due to the need for a new examination and consideration of all evidence received since the last prior adjudication.

The Veteran's irrevocable election for educational benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill program in lieu of benefits under the Montgomery GI Bill program was denied as he is not eligible to revoke such an election.

The Board has ordered additional development due to incomplete records and unclear opinions from the VA physician. The Veteran's claim for compensation benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 is being remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a new VA examination to determine the current status of his service-connected left lower lung mass and any associated symptoms, including Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) and Diffusion Capacity of the Lung for Carbon Monoxide by the Single Breath Method (DLCO(SB)) tests. The Veteran also requested that he be provided with a new examination due to old evidence not adequately evaluating his condition.

The Veteran's service-connected left eye disability has been rated as 30 percent disabling. The Board finds that applying Diagnostic Codes 6029, 6063, and 6064, an increased rating of 40 percent is warranted.

The Veteran's service-connected residuals of a right ring finger fracture are not manifested by ankylosis, amputation, or arthritic changes. The Board finds that the disability does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under any applicable diagnostic codes.