Other conditions decisions — 2014

The appellant's service is not verified by the U.S. Army, and therefore he does not meet the legal requirements to receive a one-time payment from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund.

The Board has granted service connection for residuals of anal cysts and denied service connection for bilateral eye disorders. The Veteran's current condition of recurrent perianal abscesses, ischiorectal abscess, boils near the rectum, and right scrotal abscess was incurred in or caused by his military service. However, there is no evidence to support a finding that the bilateral cataracts are related to his military service.

The Veteran's arthritis is not service connected, but he meets the criteria for special monthly compensation due to his need for aid and attendance.

The Board has determined that the appellant's last discharge was dishonorable, which disqualifies him from eligibility for VRAP. The case is being remanded to obtain his service personnel records and other relevant documents.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, bilateral hearing loss, and bilateral plantar fasciitis were denied. The Board found no current evidence of a psychiatric disability and that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for service connection.

The Veteran's heart disability, specifically aortic stenosis with an aortic valve replacement, is currently rated at 30 percent and does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.

The Board has determined that additional records are needed for both the cause of death claim and the special monthly pension claim. The appellant's claims will be remanded to allow for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected patellofemoral pain syndrome of the left knee has been productive of some limitation of motion, but not to a degree that warrants an evaluation in excess of 10 percent.

The Veteran's service was found to be six or more years, allowing him eligibility for VA home loan benefits.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for a rib disability has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board finds that the Veteran's right hip dysplasia, a congenital condition, existed prior to service and was not aggravated by service. Right hip degenerative joint disease is related to his pre-existing right hip dysplasia.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's chest pains are secondary to his service-connected anxiety disorder, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board found that the Veteran's current pulmonary disability is not related to his service, including exposure to asbestos and paint fumes. The preponderance of evidence does not support a finding that the Veteran's COPD/emphysema was incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral shin splints and a right leg disorder were denied as there is no current disability found to be related to service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development of the evidence, including obtaining service personnel and treatment records from the Kentucky National Guard. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered based on the newly obtained evidence.

The Board found no evidence of a chronic condition during service or within the applicable presumptive period, and concluded that the Veteran's current urinary disorder is not related to his military service.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for residuals of surgery to correct Poland's syndrome. The VA has ordered a remand due to the need for an additional examination and opinion regarding the nature and etiology of his claimed condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for gouty arthritis, finding that his symptoms did not warrant a higher rating based on active process or chronic residuals.

The Board has remanded the case due to the appellant's request for a hearing, and further action is required to clarify whether she wishes to proceed with a Travel Board hearing or withdraw her hearing request.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 were denied as there is no evidence of additional disability caused by VA treatment in April and May 2003, or that the current disabilities are related to active military service.