Other conditions decisions — 2014

The Veteran's request to extend the delimiting date for educational assistance benefits under Chapter 30 was denied as there is no medical evidence showing a disability prevented him from initiating or completing his chosen program of education.

The Veteran's lung condition is found to be related to service, and the claim for service connection is granted.

The Veteran's grave is already marked with a privately obtained headstone, and he died before November 1, 1990. Therefore, the claim for a Government-furnished headstone or marker is denied.

The Veteran's appeal for payment or reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses incurred at a non-VA facility is denied as he was not an active VA health-care participant when the treatment occurred.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for higher initial ratings for his left thigh disability, finding that the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 10 percent.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination and consideration of new evidence.

The Board has determined that the mileage for the Veteran's spouse to travel to his assisted living facility should not be considered a medical expense to reduce countable income for VA purposes.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's currently diagnosed organic brain syndrome and prostatitis were incurred during his active service. Service connection is granted for these conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic sleep disorder, initial compensable ratings for hypertension and right heel callus. The Veteran's in-service treatment records did not indicate a chronic sleep disorder or insomnia. His current symptoms are attributed to his employment and personal habits rather than service.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for degenerative joint disease status post right ankle surgery was denied. The issue of service connection for sleep apnea with CPAP is pending and will be remanded.

The Board has determined that the appellant's psychosis, which is superimposed on a schizotypal personality disorder, began during his periods of active duty for training (ACDUTRA) and was aggravated by service.

The Board found that adenocarcinoma of the prostate was not related to service, including exposure to ionizing radiation. The Veteran's claim for degenerative joint disorders is being remanded.

The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 is being remanded due to the need for a three-way videoconference hearing.

The Veteran died in December 2011 from end stage dementia. The Board found that the cause of death was not service-connected.,The appellant also sought DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318, but this claim is being remanded for further development.

The Veteran does not meet the legal requirements for establishing basic eligibility for VA nonservice-connected pension benefits due to lack of qualifying service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to her request for an in-person Board hearing, not because of the merits of her claim regarding increased rating for thrombophlebitis of the left leg.

The Veteran's claim for compensation under the provisions of 38 U.S.C.A. � 1151 is being remanded due to concerns about potential negligence or error in care provided by VA during his cervical spine surgery.

The Veteran's application for Supplemental Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance (SRH) was not received within one year of the notification letter, and therefore he is not eligible for this benefit.

The Veteran's service-connected patellofemoral syndrome of the right and left knees is currently rated as 10 percent disabling each, effective November 27, 2002. The Board finds that a higher evaluation is not warranted.

The Veteran's diagnosed reactive airway dysfunction and restrictive airway disease are likely attributable to his active military service, specifically his period of ACDUTRA in September and October 2001 at the World Trade Center. The Board finds that these conditions are related to his service.