Other conditions decisions — 2015

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for eligibility to receive VA home loan benefits due to his service not meeting the 24-month minimum requirement, despite his argument that extenuating circumstances should be considered an exception.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of a cognitive disorder, finding that the March 1975 and March 1976 decisions denying service connection were not CUE. The Veteran also had his request to reopen a claim for contusions of the head and neck denied.

The Veteran's death was not due to a service-connected condition, and he did not have any pending claims for compensation or pension. Therefore, the appellant is not entitled to non-service-connected burial benefits.

The Veteran's death was not due to service-connected conditions, and there were no burial or interment expenses incurred by the appellant. Therefore, the claim for a plot or interment allowance is denied.

The Board has found that additional development is necessary and the case is REMANDED for further action.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the Veteran's death, as it does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this case.

The Veteran's claims for service connection, increased rating and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and consideration of new evidence.

The Veteran's appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) was dismissed due to his death during the pendency of the appeal.

The appellant's service is not considered active duty for the purposes of VA healthcare eligibility, and he does not meet the basic eligibility requirements for enrollment in the VA medical healthcare system.

The Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of private medical expenses incurred from August 29, 2011 to August 31, 2011 at BRMC by Dr. D.C.M. is granted due to the emergency nature of the treatment and the Veteran's financial liability.

The Board found that the Veteran's BPH was not related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus and did not manifest during active duty. The claim for service connection for BPH is denied.

The Board has ordered additional development to be completed, including securing private dental records and rescheduling the Veteran for a VA examination. The lower jaw disability claim will be readjudicated first, followed by the stomach and colon disability claim.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to comply with previous directives, including obtaining an examination under Diagnostic Code 7301.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for VCAA notice on the issues of service connection for a jaw condition and dental treatment.

The Board found that the Veteran's preexisting vitiligo did not increase in severity beyond its natural progression during his active service.

The Veteran's laryngeal disability is rated at 10 percent, and her gallstones are currently rated at 10 percent effective October 2, 2013. The Board has not found any basis for a higher rating.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a videoconference hearing. The educational assistance benefits claim remains pending.

The Veteran's left hand Dupuytren's contracture has been rated as 30 percent disabling since July 17, 2014. He also meets the criteria for special monthly compensation due to loss of use of his left hand.

The Veteran's claims for a right foot disorder and pharyngitis have been withdrawn.,There is no current diagnosis of bilateral otitis externa. The claim is denied as there is no evidence of an active condition.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for arthritis of all joints, a higher rating for open angle glaucoma in the left eye, and TDIU has been granted. The effective date for the grant of service connection is January 9, 1987.