Other conditions decisions — 2016

The Board finds that the Veteran's scalp disorder, including first and second degree burns to the scalp with hair loss, is directly related to active service.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not have qualifying service to be eligible for the one-time payment from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund.

The Veteran's left hip internal derangement has been rated at 10 percent since February 2010, effective from the date of his claim. He is also granted TDIU based solely on his service-connected left hip disability and awarded SMC at the housebound rate.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's breast cancer is not caused or aggravated by her service-connected fibrocystic breast disease.

The Board finds that the appellant is recognized as the surviving spouse of the Veteran for the purpose of VA benefits.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response as it occurred during a period of inactive duty training (INACDUTRA) and is not considered a qualifying condition for INACDUTRA.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence and a need for further examination. The Veteran's heart condition, diagnosed as soft ejection cardiac murmur with postural changes during service, is being reviewed again.

The Veteran's right hip disability, characterized by limited range of motion and pain, does not warrant a higher rating as the evidence does not show flexion to less than 30 degrees or any other criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's daughter is not eligible for accrued benefits due to burial expenses as she does not meet the eligibility criteria of being a child or executor of her mother's estate.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance or housebound status.

The Veteran's left eye disability has resulted in no light perception and better than 20/200 visual acuity in the right eye. The current rating of 30 percent is appropriate as there are no incapacitating episodes or anatomical loss of the eye.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a travel board hearing before a current member of the Board.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU were denied as his service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for a higher rating or TDIU.

The Board has determined that the Veteran did not timely file a Notice of Disagreement (NOD) with respect to the July 2012 rating decision denying service connection for gout. As such, the claim is denied.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the Veteran's death, and no jurisdiction remains for the merits of the case.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's HPV and related anal warts are service-connected, but his residuals of anal surgery do not meet the criteria for a current disability.

The Veteran's service is not considered a recognized period of war, thus they do not meet the requirements for nonservice-connected VA pension benefits.

The Veteran's unauthorized medical expenses incurred at Swedish Cherry Hill from March 13, 2014 to March 14, 2014 are not eligible for reimbursement due to lack of prior VA authorization and the treatment was not deemed necessary in an emergency situation.

The Veteran's appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities was dismissed because the appellant died during the pendency of the appeal.

The Veteran's Sjogren's disease with dry mouth and eyes throughout the appeal period has been manifested by a bilateral disorder of the lacrimal apparatus, leading to dry eyes. The criteria for an initial 20 percent rating have been met.