Other conditions decisions — 2014

The Veteran's appeal regarding the claim for entitlement to service connection for a dental disorder of the upper teeth for treatment purposes has been dismissed as there is no specific allegation of error in this aspect of the case.

The Veteran's right eye blindness and ptosis are not service-connected, but the ankle disability is rated at 10 percent.

The Board found that the Veteran's basal cell carcinoma is not related to his in-service herbicide exposure and denied service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claim for restoration of competency to handle his VA funds was denied as there is no probative evidence supporting the Veteran's contention that he is competent to manage his financial affairs.

The Veteran's left elbow disability, characterized by painful limitation of motion and a tender nodule, warrants a 10 percent rating. The condition does not meet criteria for higher ratings under any applicable diagnostic codes.

The Veteran's service connection claim for a back disability is granted, and his initial compensable rating appeal for acne is remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete personnel records and outstanding medical records related to the appellant's claim of bipolar disorder. The RO is instructed to attempt to obtain these records.

The Veteran seeks service connection for a left foot disorder, but the claim is being remanded due to incomplete records and the need for a VA examination.

The Veteran died in December 2008 and there were no unpaid periodic monetary benefits at the time of his death. The appellant's claim for accrued benefits is denied.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been submitted to reopen the appellant's claim for DIC benefits as the Veteran's foster mother, as the newly provided affidavits essentially repeat previous contentions.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) was granted effective May 21, 2003. The combined disability rating of 70 percent became effective on that date.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance or housebound status is denied as he does not have any service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's request for an extension of the delimiting date beyond November 16, 2010 for education benefits was denied as he did not provide medical evidence showing that his disability prevented him from starting or continuing in a program of education.

The appellant is not eligible for VA home loan benefits as he did not meet the criteria of a 'Veteran' under the laws pertaining to the award of VA home loan benefits.

The Veteran's claim for non-service-connected disability pension was denied as he did not meet the mandatory requirement of military service during a wartime period and because he lacks adjudged service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied the Appellant's request for an extension of the delimiting date beyond January 12, 2010 for Dependents Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits under Chapter 35, Title 38, United States Code due to lack of evidence showing a physical or mental disability prevented her from using her DEA benefits prior to this date.

The Veteran's request for a waiver of repayment of an overpayment of VA education benefits in the amount of $2,514 was granted by the Board. The decision found that recovery would violate principles of equity and good conscience.

The Veteran seeks an initial compensable evaluation for pleural plaques due to asbestos exposure. The claim is being remanded as the VA examination from April 2010 may not have captured the current severity of his disability.

The Veteran died from a service-connected disability (spindle cell sarcoma) and the maximum burial benefit of $1,500 is denied as it exceeds the legal limit for deaths occurring before September 11, 2001.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for educational assistance benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill program in lieu of benefits under the Montgomery GI Bill program, finding that her election was irrevocable.