Other conditions decisions — 2014

The Board has granted service connection for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, finding it secondary to exposure to ionizing radiation during military service.

The Board has determined that a new VA examination is needed to determine the relationship between the Veteran's mood disorder and his service-connected right ankle disability, as well as any other pertinent records.

The Veteran's total disability rating for the period of May 3, 2007, to July 1, 2007, with payment beginning June 1, 2007, was properly assigned.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for malaria, musculoskeletal problems, and lung problems was denied. The Board found no evidence of current disabilities or residuals from malaria during the appeal period. For musculoskeletal problems, an examination is needed to determine if they are related to service. For lung problems, an examination is needed to determine if they are related to service exposure.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right hand disability, which is claimed to be secondary to his service-connected fracture of the navicular bone of the right wrist, has been remanded due to inadequate examination and need for further information.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and development of her claim for service connection for a left leg disorder, including as secondary to her service-connected fibromyalgia.

The Board found that the Veteran's agenesis of the corpus callosum is a congenital defect and not subject to service connection as it does not meet the criteria for compensation under VA laws. The condition preexisted service, and there was no evidence of superimposed disease or injury during service.

The Veteran's death was not service connected, but the heart condition that contributed to his death may be related to service. The appeal is remanded for further development.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including VA examinations to assess the severity of his right thumb disability and the nature and etiology of any current right small finger, right forearm, and skin disorder of the face and neck.

The Board found that the Veteran's unreported income from 2006 should be considered in calculating his VA pension benefits, and thus denied the appeal.

The Board found that the Veteran's lung disorder, including interstitial lung disease and pulmonary fibrosis, was not related to his military service. The preponderance of evidence indicated no connection between his current condition and his time in active duty.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including verification of his exposure to Agent Orange during service in Korea. The claim for service connection and compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. � 1151 are both addressed.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim for service connection for a mental disability, and thus the claim is granted.

The Board found that the overpayment of $4,150.80 was properly created and granted a waiver for $2,000 but denied a waiver for the remaining $2,150.80 due to financial hardship.

The Veteran's gastrointestinal disorder, including peptic ulcer disease and a hiatal hernia, is found to be related to service. The headaches and short term memory loss are not found to be related to service.

The Board has granted a general apportionment of the Veteran's nonservice-connected pension benefits to the appellant, allowing her to receive a portion of the benefit as a dependency allowance.

The Board has ordered a remand to obtain a complete statement of service from the Veteran's service departments to determine if there are any periods of service that may be excluded under VA regulations. The appeal will be returned for further review.

The Board denied a request for an earlier effective date for DIC benefits, finding that the earliest allowable date is June 28, 2010.

The Veteran's urticaria and angioedema have not been productive of recurrent episodes occurring at least four times during a 12-month period, as required for a compensable disability rating under Diagnostic Code 7825. As such, the claim is denied.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development of his service records and pay records to determine if he was eligible for VA educational assistance benefits under Chapter 30 (Montgomery GI Bill).