Other conditions decisions — 2015

The Board has granted the Appellant's petition to reopen her claim of entitlement to service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, but has not decided whether there is a causal relationship between the Veteran's Hodgkin's lymphoma and his active duty service.

The Veteran's fungal condition of the feet, diagnosed as tinea pedis, dermatophytosis, and onychomycosis, had its onset in active service and has been present since that time. Service connection for a fungal condition of the bilateral feet is established.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling the Veteran for a VA examination to assess his current disability levels.

The Board has determined that further development is needed, including a new VA examination and consideration of extraschedular referral. The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation remains on appeal.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as he withdrew his increased rating claim for keratoconus of the bilateral eyes prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's bilateral muscle damage to the arms is found to be proximately due to his service-connected residuals of wounds to muscle group XIII and XV, right. Therefore, he is granted secondary service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's skin disability was not incurred in active military service and is not presumed to have been so incurred due to in-service exposure to herbicides. The Board found that the Veteran's current skin conditions are separate and distinct from those documented during his service, including hives, heat rash, and ringworm.

The Veteran seeks service connection for a spinal disorder, including back and neck pain. The appeal is being remanded due to inadequate VA examination and the need to obtain private medical records.

The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining informed consent forms and ensuring there is a complete record.

The Veteran's cause of death was determined to be due to intracranial hemorrhage, which is not service-connected. The Board denied retroactive benefits for myelogenous leukemia as it was not a disease presumed by herbicide exposure.

The Veteran was found not to be eligible for Chapter 1606 benefits and thus, kicker benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill. The Board denied entitlement to educational assistance 'kicker' benefits.

The Veteran's hospitalization from September 3 to 6, 2011 was not deemed an emergency and he could have been safely transferred to a VA medical facility. The Board denied reimbursement for unauthorized medical expenses.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for verification of service from the United States Department of the Army. The appellant's claim will be reconsidered after this additional development.

The Board has determined that the overpayment of nonservice-connected disability pension benefits was validly created and granted a waiver for recovery of the $27,873.00 overpayment.

The Veteran's liver and stomach cancers are being reviewed to determine if they are related to his service in Vietnam, specifically exposure to herbicides like Agent Orange.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been submitted to reopen the Veteran's claim of service connection for a skin condition, specifically hidradenitis suppurativa. The August 2006 RO decision denying this claim is final.

The Board dismissed the motion due to failure to comply with the requirements set forth in 38 C.F.R. § 20.1404(a) and (b). The motion was not filed by a signed written motion setting forth clearly and specifically the alleged clear and unmistakable error, or errors, of fact or law in the Board's decision.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for esophageal cancer, finding that it was not related to his service-connected prostate cancer or Agent Orange exposure. The evidence did not support a link between the esophageal cancer and either condition.

The case is being remanded for scheduling a videoconference hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals. The Veteran's claims regarding special monthly compensation, effective date, and initial rating for porphyria cutanea tarda will be addressed after the hearing.

The Veteran's stepson, P.R., is recognized as a dependent child for VA compensation purposes starting from March 31, 2006. Prior to that date, the criteria were not met.