Other conditions decisions — 2015

The Veteran's Tourette's syndrome existed prior to service and was aggravated by active service.

The appeal has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board found that the Veteran's G6PD deficiency and atrial fibrillation do not meet the criteria for a higher rating, thus denying both claims.

The Veteran's bladder tumor, status-post nephroureterectomy is related to in-service exposure to diesel smoke and the Board has granted service connection for this condition. The issue of TDIU due to service-connected disability will be remanded as it requires further development.

The Board has determined that the debt for advanced payment of educational assistance benefits in the aggregate amount of $4,000 was validly created and denied the appellant's appeal on this issue.

The Veteran's claim for reimbursement of the cost of private medical services (optical corrective lenses) provided on December 31, 2009 is being remanded due to a procedural issue with jurisdiction.

The Veteran's service-connected panic disorder was rated at 30 percent prior to February 12, 2010. The Board found that the evidence showed an increase in severity of symptoms as of February 26, 2009, warranting a 50 percent rating.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain an opinion on the etiology of the Veteran's death and to verify if the Veteran served in the Alabama National Guard.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current disability of dizziness, and thus cannot establish service connection for this condition. The claim was denied as there is no evidence of a chronic dizziness disability during service or at any time thereafter.

The Veteran's right femur disability was not incurred in or aggravated by service, and the claim for left foot disability is REMANDED.

The Veteran is seeking compensation under the provisions of 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for additional right eye disability as a result of VA surgery on June 16, 2003. The case has been remanded to obtain medical records and conduct an examination.

The Veteran died without dependents and no accrued benefits were paid to him prior to his death. The appellant's claim for accrued benefits was denied as the Veteran's estate is not eligible under VA regulations.

The Veteran's service connection claim for residuals of a broken nose is granted as the current disability is related to prior nasal trauma sustained during service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to lack of recent financial information and potential adoption status, as well as unreimbursed medical expenses.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's surviving spouse was awarded a death pension benefit, and the appellant is entitled to accrued benefits in the amount of $792 for reimbursement of her mother's burial expenses.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable evaluation for traumatic arthritis of the right ring finger is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a new VA examination.

The Veteran's non-service-connected pension claim was denied because his November 1969 to March 2011 period of service did not meet the eligibility requirements due to a dishonorable discharge.

The Board found that an overpayment of $1,322 was not properly created and therefore granted this portion of the appeal. However, the remaining overpayment in the amount of $2,644 was deemed to be a valid debt due to VA's error in terminating pension benefits.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to determine the relationship between his current knee conditions and service, as well as to obtain a full examination of his right knee.