Other conditions decisions — 2014

The Board has denied the Veteran's petition to reopen his claim of service connection for papilloma of the larynx, finding that new and material evidence was not received. The appeal is based on presumed exposure to herbicide agents during service in Vietnam.

The appeal has been dismissed due to the appellant's death during the pendency of this case.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his bilateral lymphedema.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for left hip arthritis should be remanded to allow for further development, including a VA examination and consideration of whether the current condition is related to his military service or aggravated by a service-connected disability.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the status of the appellant's request for an upgraded character of discharge and will remand the case for this purpose.

The Veteran's claim for an HP laptop computer was denied as the provided Gateway laptop met all requirements and functionality needed for his VR&E training program.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a dental condition for compensation purposes is denied as he does not have a compensable disability of the teeth. The claim for outpatient dental treatment has already been referred to VA.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death. The claim for an increased rating for residuals of left fourth finger injury and surgical repair with ankylosis of the 4th and 5th fingers is no longer before the Board.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for recognition as the surviving spouse of the Veteran for VA death benefits due to a lack of continuous cohabitation and fault in the marriage separation.

The Veteran is seeking a higher rating for his service-connected right foot disability, which includes a healed fracture to the second metatarsal base and degenerative changes. The Board has determined that an additional VA examination is needed to determine the severity of the disability and its impact on employment.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to complete additional development, including VA examinations for his service-connected conditions of sacroiliitis, ulcerative colitis, and iritis.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain updated treatment records and a VA examination to determine the current severity of his right hand disabilities, including arthritis.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and providing an addendum opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's right great toe disability.

The Board found that the appellant's unearned income from 2007 was countable and reduced his pension benefits accordingly. The appeal is denied as there is no legal entitlement to service connection.

The claim for burial benefits, to include a plot or interment allowance, is being remanded due to the lack of supporting evidence. The appellant needs to provide receipted bills showing who paid the Veteran's burial expenses and waivers from all other potential distributees.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional VA treatment records, particularly from Central Alabama Veteran Health Care System.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a one-time payment from the FVEC Fund as he is not an eligible person or the surviving spouse of an eligible person.

The Veteran's right femur fracture residuals contributed substantially or materially to his death from a motor vehicle accident, and the Board finds this reasonable doubt in favor of the appellant.

The Board has remanded the case due to questions regarding the validity of the Veteran's divorce decree, and the need for further evidence on this matter.