Other conditions decisions — 2015

The Board finds that the overpayment of Chapter 30 educational assistance benefits in the amount of $24,529.40 was not properly created and grants this issue.

The Veteran's squamous cell carcinoma of the left hypopharynx was not incurred in or aggravated by service, and may not be presumed to have been incurred therein. The Board found that his claim for service connection must fail due to lack of a respiratory cancer.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's gastrointestinal disability, finding that his current condition is related to his in-service exposure to tear gas during ACDUTRA.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and further attempts are needed to obtain relevant medical records from Northeast Medical Center Hospital. The claim will be reconsidered based on the new information.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to the need to provide the appellant with a Medical Expense Report form and ask her to submit evidence of unreimbursed medical expenses since August 1, 2013.

The Veteran's left hip arthritis with limitation of extension is currently rated at 10 percent, but does not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on functional impairment or specific diagnostic codes.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for vision impairment was denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or an in-service occurrence.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable evaluation for residuals of injury to the right fifth finger was denied, as his condition did not meet the criteria for any higher rating under VA regulations. The issue regarding service connection for a sleep disorder remains pending.

The Board found that the Veteran's porphyria cutanea tarda did not meet the criteria for service connection, as there was no evidence of PCT during or within one year after his military service. The condition is not related to service.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating and TDIU was granted, with a 70% disability rating effective December 12, 2008. The case is now remanded to obtain updated VA treatment records and arrange for a psychiatric examination.

The Veteran's request for a videoconference hearing before the Board has been scheduled, but was cancelled by him. The case is now being remanded to schedule another hearing at his current address of record.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, resulting in the dismissal of the case.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed as the representative withdrew the appeal for entitlement to total rating for compensation purposes based upon individual unemployability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed dental conditions do not meet the criteria for service connection as they are not considered disabilities for VA compensation purposes.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on loss of use of the voice is being remanded due to inadequate examination and potential new evidence.

The Board finds that the Veteran's excessive daytime sleepiness is a symptom of his service-connected sleep apnea and not a separate, diagnosable disability.

The appellant is not recognized as the surviving spouse of the Veteran for VA purposes, and therefore does not have basic eligibility to receive VA death pension benefits.

The Veteran seeks compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. � 1151 for residuals of a L4-L5 laminectomy and discectomy, which resulted in right lower extremity weakness and loss of bowel and bladder control. The Board finds that further development is required to decide this appeal.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for the assignment of a 10 percent evaluation for pes planus and residuals of a right hand fracture were denied.,There is no evidence that an earlier effective date can be granted due to lack of claim or clear and unmistakable error.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to technical difficulties with the previous hearing transcript and a request for a new travel board hearing.