Other conditions decisions — 2015

The Veteran's adjustment disorder was found to warrant a rating of 70 percent, effective December 4, 2014. The appeal is granted.

The Veteran's service-connected TIA resolved without residuals and is thus not of such severity or functional impairment to warrant a compensable rating.

The Board has determined that the Appellant's marriage to the Veteran is invalid for VA purposes due to a legal impediment, and thus cannot be recognized as his surviving spouse.

The Veteran's diverticulitis with inflammatory bowel disease (colitis of sigmoid colon) has been rated at 30 percent since March 12, 2012. The claim for a higher rating remains denied.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining Airman Performance reports and determining if the Veteran had service within the Republic of Vietnam. The claim will be readjudicated based on all evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left inguinal hernia does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under VA's schedular guidelines, and therefore denies an initial compensable rating.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the Veteran's muscle pain and neurological symptoms.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for pernicious anemia was denied, as his hemoglobin levels were consistently above the threshold for a higher rating. The Board found that he did not meet the criteria for a TDIU due to his service-connected condition.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including obtaining missing service personnel records and a VA medical opinion regarding the cause of the Veteran's death.

The veteran's claim for nonservice-connected pension benefits was denied because he is currently incarcerated and does not meet the eligibility criteria due to his imprisonment.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current right hip bursitis developed during his service and is therefore granted service connection.

The Veteran's claim is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and opinion regarding the etiology of her aneurysm, as well as whether her vision loss is related to her service-connected hypertensive disease.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current tremors in his hands are at least as likely as not caused by or resulting from his in-service meningitis, and thus service connection for tremors is granted.

The Veteran's appeal is denied as he has no legal entitlement to additional VA educational assistance beyond the 36 months already transferred under Chapter 33, Title 38, United States Code (Post-9/11 GI Bill).

The Veteran was granted educational assistance benefits under the VRAP for the period from July 8, 2013 to September 22, 2013 based on full-time enrollment at Rasmussen College.

The Veteran's service is not considered qualifying for burial in a VA national cemetery as he did not have active duty or ACDUTRA/INACDUTRA during which he became disabled or died from a disease or injury incurred in the line of duty.

The Board found that the appellant's annualized income exceeded the maximum allowable pension rate as of February 1, 2010, and therefore terminated her death pension benefits effective from this date.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's HIV-related illness is not related to his military service, including as due to a sexual assault in service. The preponderance of evidence supports this conclusion.

The Board has ordered further development to determine if the Veteran's vitiligo is related to his presumed exposure to herbicides or service connection for a skin disability.

The appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development regarding the use of a back brace and wheelchair, as well as clarification on whether the Veteran's clothing damage is related to his service-connected condition or another issue.