Other conditions decisions — 2015

The Veteran's request for a waiver of recovery of an overpayment in the amount of $4,935.00 was not timely filed.

The Veteran's respiratory disability is not service-connected as it is related to his smoking history, and there is no evidence of exposure to mustard gas or other environmental toxins during service.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence was not received to reopen the Veteran's claim for service connection for left eye optic atrophy. The original denial of this claim in April 2011 found that the condition existed prior to service and worsened due to a fall, thus precluding service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current bilateral foot disability that is causally or etiologically related to active service.

The Veteran's prostate cancer remains active throughout the appeal period, and the RO's reduction in rating from 100% to 40% is void ab initio.

The Veteran's service was for training purposes and does not qualify her for post-9/11 GI Bill educational benefits.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for VA death benefits as the deceased rendered assistance to an enemy of the United States and forfeited all accrued or future gratuitous benefits under laws administered by the Secretary.

The Veteran is seeking payment or reimbursement for medical services provided on April 5, 2009. The appeal will be remanded to obtain additional records and address the service connection issues raised.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected status post fracture left clavicle. The claim for TDIU will also be remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for loss of teeth and respiratory disability was denied as there is no evidence that the current conditions are related to in-service events or diseases.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable evaluation for his left elbow fracture is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his disability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to a lack of dose estimates and outstanding treatment records. The case will be reviewed again after obtaining this information.

The appellant's claim for a March 30, 2010 eligibility date for her education benefits under Chapter 35 of the U.S. Code is granted.

The Board has determined that the evidence received since the November 1976 administrative decision does not constitute new and material evidence sufficient to reopen the determination that the character of the appellant's discharge is a bar to VA compensation or pension benefits.

The Veteran's claim for VA education benefits for vocational flight training at Auburn University was denied because he did not provide a valid second class medical certificate, as required by VA regulations.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence and needs further examination to determine if the Veteran's vision problems are related to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient information regarding the Appellant's six-year Select Reserve service in the ARNG. The AOJ is instructed to seek verification from appropriate federal agencies.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service personnel records and other relevant evidence. The appellant's claim for a Government-furnished headstone or grave marker will be reconsidered after obtaining these records.

The Veteran's private medical expenses for August 30, 2012 treatment at Memorial Hospital Jacksonville were denied as the condition did not meet the criteria for emergency care due to its severity and promptness of seeking treatment.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of documentation regarding when and by whom a medical determination was made that the Veteran could be transferred from Munson Medical Center to a VA hospital. The Veteran's appeal is now pending for further development.