Other conditions decisions — 2015

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of records from the Mountain Home VAMC/Johnson City, which may contain relevant evidence for both MGUS and chromosome damage claims. The Veteran's claims will be reconsidered after these records are obtained.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's TMJ is causally related to his in-service wisdom teeth extraction surgery and has granted service connection for this disability.

The case is being remanded to ensure that the contested claims procedures have been followed. The Veteran and the appellant will be provided with copies of the statement of the case, substantive appeal, and any new evidence/argument received.

The appeal of entitlement to accrued benefits was dismissed as the appellant requested withdrawal and no substantive appeal was received from the original claimant.

The Veteran's service does not meet the requirements for Chapter 33 (Post-9/11 GI Bill) educational benefits due to lack of qualifying active duty service.

The case is being remanded for further development of the evidence, including obtaining VA Loan Guaranty Files and providing the appellant with a supplemental statement of the case containing relevant laws and regulations.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's gouty arthritis, encompassing multiple joint pains, was incurred in service.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary due to the need for additional development and examination of the Veteran's left eye disability.

The appellant withdrew her appeal before the Board could make a decision.

The Veteran's claims for payment or reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses at Tristate Memorial Hospital were denied as he did not meet the legal criteria for such payments under VA regulations.

The Veteran's overpayment of VA educational benefits was due to an administrative error by his school, not the Veteran's fault. The Board found that the creation of the debt was improper because it resulted from VA's mistake and not the Veteran's actions.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as the appellant requested withdrawal of his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's death was caused by mesothelioma, which the Board found to be related to his in-service asbestos exposure. The Board granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death.

The Board found that the Veteran's neurofibromatosis was not incurred or aggravated by active duty. The pre-existing condition at enlistment did not worsen during service.

The Veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 10 percent for varicose veins of the lower left extremity from May 23, 2006 was denied. The Board found that his symptoms were not severe enough to warrant a higher rating.

The Veteran's claim for non-service-connected pension is denied as his period of active service did not occur during a recognized period of war, thus he does not meet the eligibility requirements.

The Board denied service connection for a dental disorder, to include the removal of teeth 8 and 9, for purposes of VA outpatient dental treatment.

The appeal is being remanded due to incomplete records and the need for clarification on the appellant's discharge date. The basic eligibility requirement for VA home loan benefits does not apply as it relates to a situation where the 24-month requirement does not apply.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a medical examination to determine the extent of his service-connected bilateral pneumothorax and spontaneous condition with left thoracotomy. The issues of increased rating and TDIU are intertwined.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly pension based on need for regular aid and attendance or being housebound is remanded due to incomplete development, including the need for VA examinations to assess his visual acuity and daily care abilities.