Other conditions decisions — 2014

The Veteran's appeal for more than 31 months and 1 day of Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits is denied as her combined VA education benefits are limited by law to a total aggregate of 48 months, including the 16 months and 29 days she used under MGIB-SR prior to applying for Post-9/11 GI Bill.

The Veteran, who served in World War I and died in 1954, is not eligible for a government-furnished headstone or grave marker due to his death occurring before the date authorized by law.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's daughter is not entitled to retroactive educational benefits prior to January 4, 2010 due to a lack of receipt of her claim within one year of receiving notification of her father's permanent and total disability rating.

The Board has remanded the case for a Travel Board hearing due to the appellant's request. The appeal is not about service connection at all, but rather an accrued benefits claim.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions and records. The appellant's claim will be reconsidered after these actions.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining private medical records and an examination to determine the likely etiology of the Veteran's claimed disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected residuals of heat stroke with syncope and history of mild cognitive disorder do not meet the criteria for a compensable rating due to mild or transient symptoms that decrease work efficiency and ability to perform occupational tasks during periods of significant stress, nor is continuous medication required.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant, and thus the Board does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of the claim.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for scheduling a Board hearing at the RO. The issues are related to an initial rating and effective date for his service-connected right big toe condition.

The appellant has no legal entitlement to the death benefits for which she applied because there is no evidence of cohabitation or continuous relationship with the Veteran after their divorce. The appeal is denied.

The Board has determined that the Appellant cannot be recognized as the Veteran's surviving spouse for purposes of VA benefits due to their divorce prior to the Veteran's death and lack of remarriage.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including an examination to assess the severity of his cervical spine and associated neurological disabilities.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for residuals of cancer of the right vocal cord, finding that higher ratings are not available as he is already receiving a noncompensable rating.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including a VA examination and consideration of all relevant evidence. The Veteran's bruxism is being evaluated to determine if it is proximately caused or aggravated by her service-connected adjustment disorder.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an additional compensation dependents benefits allowance for J., as the spouse of the Veteran, finding that she was not his valid spouse and thus he is not entitled to such benefits.

The Veteran's crusted lesion of the left lower leg has been manifested by no more than a post-excision scar, which is not deep or adherent to underlying tissues and does not affect functioning. The Board finds that this does not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn due to the request for withdrawal of the appeal by his authorized representative.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a gastrointestinal disorder that is causally or etiologically related to his military service and denied his claims for service connection.

The Board denied service connection for T-cell large granular lymphocytic leukemia. The Veteran's GERD with hiatal hernia and sinus disease were granted, but assigned noncompensable evaluations.

The Veteran's left elbow disorder is related to service and the Board has granted entitlement to service connection for this condition. The eye disorders are also related to service, but further examination is needed to determine if any of these conditions had their clinical onset during active service.