Other conditions decisions — 2014

The Veteran's unauthorized medical treatment for a service-connected condition was found to meet the criteria for reimbursement under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1728, and thus reimbursement is granted.

The Board found that the Veteran's joint aches, other than due to fibromyalgia and bilateral CTS, are likely related to an undiagnosed illness during his service in the Persian Gulf War.

The appeal has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and to ensure due process. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered, including consideration of records from Dr. W. Corsini in May 2001.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's remains are unavailable and thus meets the criteria for a Government-furnished memorial headstone or marker.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right inguinal hernia, which was repaired during service and again shortly after discharge, is related to his active duty service.

The Board found no evidence of a chronic left elbow disability during service and concluded that the Veteran does not currently have a left elbow disorder. The VA examiner opined that any current left elbow condition is less likely than not related to service.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral inguinal hernias result in marked interference with employment, and the schedular ratings are inadequate. The Board grants an initial extraschedular rating of 40 percent for post-operative residuals of bilateral inguinal hernias with a history of left varicocele and groin muscle strain.

The Board denied the appellant's eligibility for VRAP benefits due to his last discharge from service being under other than honorable conditions due to misconduct, specifically drug abuse and unauthorized absence.

The Board has reopened the appellant's claim for recognition as the surviving spouse of the decedent for VA purposes, but denied the claim on the merits.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not meet the eligibility criteria for VA home loan guaranty benefits due to his service not meeting the required length of active duty.

The Veteran's hyperhidrosis, which had its onset in service and is currently present, has been granted service connection.

The Board found that the appellant was not the Veteran's surviving spouse for VA purposes and thus, denied her claim.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's son, JRK, was permanently incapable of self-support by reason of his disabilities prior to reaching age 18. His condition at this time is similar to what it was when he turned 18.

The Board denied the appellant's request to reopen his claim for service connection, finding that new and material evidence had not been received. The appeal was based on a claim of basic eligibility for VA benefits, which is related to whether the appellant has qualifying service that would entitle him to VA compensation benefits.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional examinations and to consider the issues of service connection for left eye vision loss and an initial rating for GERD.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not have qualifying service to be eligible for a one-time payment from the FVEC Fund.

The Veteran's cold injury residuals of the feet and fracture of the right fifth metacarpal have been granted service connection. The Veteran is currently rated at a noncompensable rating for his right fifth metacarpal fracture.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right hand condition but finds that there is no evidence of an in-service injury and insufficient medical nexus to establish a current disability related to service. As such, the claim for service connection for a right hand condition is denied.

The Board has determined that the termination of Parents' DIC as of January 1, 2009 was proper due to the appellant's income exceeding the maximum limit for payment.