Other conditions decisions — 2014

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current heart disorders, including atrial fibrillation and mild nonobstructive coronary disease, are not etiologically related to service or any service-connected disability.

The Veteran does not currently have a disability manifested by fluid leaking from the ears, and therefore, service connection for this condition is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current anemia disability is not related to his service and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the issue of whether a refund in the amount of $2,493.74 under the Veterans' Education Assistance Program (VEAP) may be reissued to the Veteran due to her disagreement with the denial of her request for VA to reissue her VEAP contributions.

The Veteran's laryngeal edema and chronic urticaria have not been shown to meet the criteria for a higher rating under applicable VA regulations.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's death was caused by myelodysplasia, which is presumed to be due to exposure to Agent Orange during service. The appellant is also found to need aid and attendance due to her multiple disabilities.

The Veteran's request for a Board hearing at the local VA office was not honored due to his failure to attend. The case is being remanded for scheduling a videoconference hearing.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of verification of service from the Department of the Army, and the appellant's claim for a one-time payment from the FVEC Fund is being reviewed.

The Veteran died from glioblastoma multiforme, a fatal brain tumor. The appellant claims service connection for the cause of death due to exposure during service and in-service treatment.

The Board has determined that the appellant's claims for increased ratings are granted in part, with a 20 percent rating for arthritis of the right knee and a 10 percent rating for residuals of a right knee injury. The appeal is denied as to the other issues.

The appellant has withdrawn the appeal to reopen service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, and thus the Board does not have jurisdiction to review this issue.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a current disability related to residuals of pneumonia and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board notes that a hearing before the Board at the RO should be scheduled due to the appellant's request for such, and both parties should be notified of the date, time, and location of the hearing.

The Board has granted a waiver of the overpayment for $19, 291.00 from January 1, 2009 to July 31, 2010 due to undue hardship and unjust enrichment.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for varicose veins, right leg status post excision of veins is being remanded due to the need for additional development and examination.

The Veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected disability, and the Appellant does not meet the basic eligibility requirements for VA improved death pension benefits. The claim for accrued VA compensation benefits is denied due to untimeliness.

The Veteran's non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is presumed to be due to herbicide exposure, and service connection for Raynaud's disease secondary to the lymphoma is also granted.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development due to missing legal documents, including a marriage certificate, divorce decree, and death certificate of the Veteran. The appellant needs to provide these documents.

The Veteran's service did not qualify him for death pension benefits as he did not serve during a period of war. Therefore, the claim is denied.

The Board found that the Veteran's status as a fugitive felon was not proper, and thus the overpayment of VA benefits from December [redacted], 2010 to February [redacted], 2011 was not properly created.