Other conditions decisions — 2014

The case is being remanded due to the appellant's request for rescheduling of a videoconference hearing. The Veteran died in 1996 and his widow is seeking benefits related to her husband's death, including compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. � 1151 and reopening of service connection claims.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for lupus was withdrawn prior to the Board making a decision. The Board also found that there is no evidence of liver damage, an autoimmune syndrome, or vitiligo related to service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and review, including contacting the United States Army and Marine Corps to verify the appellant's spouse's service with the U.S. Armed Forces in the Far East.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to a need for new VA examination and opinion.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that his lymphoma with bone metastases was not related to his military service or service-connected conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral lower extremity peripheral vascular disease does not warrant a separate compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 7114, as his ABI measurements were within normal limits and he did not have diminished peripheral pulses or claudication.

The Board denied service connection for a skin disorder, finding that the Veteran's current condition is not related to his military service. The claim for an initial evaluation for ear surgery was also denied.

The Board has determined that the overpayment of VA compensation benefits, in the amount of $2,674.80, was not properly created due to sole administrative error on the part of the VA.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeal regarding an increased rating for postoperative ruptured appendix with adhesions of the peritoneum.

The Board has found that the Veteran's current jaw disability, including dysfunction/degenerative disease of the TMJ and myofacial pain syndrome, is related to his period of active service.

The Board found that a debt in the amount of $3,000 for an advance payment of Chapter 33 educational assistance benefits was properly created. The Veteran's request for a waiver of this overpayment was denied as recovery would not be against equity and good conscience.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining private treatment records from various providers listed by the Veteran in his January 2006 statement. The claims are currently before the Board.

The Board found that the Veteran's current right leg varicose veins and DVT were not incurred in or aggravated by his military service, as there was no credible evidence showing their onset during active duty.

The Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for fecal incontinence is being remanded due to the failure to report to a VA examination, and he should be rescheduled for an examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete information provided by the Veteran regarding his income and eligibility for pension benefits between August 2008 and January 2011. The Veteran needs to provide a completed VA Form 21-0517-1, Improved Pension Eligibility Verification Report.

The Veteran's claim for burial benefits based on service-connected cause of death was dismissed as the appeal is no longer pending.

The Veteran's residuals, resection left sixth rib have been manifested by pain with no other functional limitations. The criteria for an increased rating have not been met.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for infertility is denied as she does not meet the technical definition of being infertile, and there is no evidence linking her current condition to service.

The Veteran's anxiety is related to her military service and has been granted service connection. The status of the other issues, including PTSD and fibroid uterus with large left ovarian cyst, remains pending.

The Board is remanding the case for additional development to address the creation of the $3,000.00 overpayment of VA education benefits and related issues.