Other conditions decisions — 2017

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary to properly adjudicate the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death. This includes obtaining updated VCAA notice, medical records from various hospitals and providers, verification of service, and any other relevant information.

The Board has determined that the appellant's deceased husband did not have qualifying service in the U.S. Armed Forces and therefore is not eligible for VA benefits based on his service.

The appeal has been dismissed due to the death of the Appellant.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and compliance with Correia v. McDonald (2016). The case will be readjudicated after these actions.

The Veteran's bilateral foot disabilities, including arthritis and neuromas, are service-connected as they are related to his parachute jumps during active duty.

The Veteran died from respiratory failure due to metastatic adenocarcinoma and cancer of the brain. The Board found that his death was not caused by service-connected conditions, including presumed herbicide agent exposure.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of entitlement to status as a Veteran for VA compensation purposes due to an injury occurring during the period of inactive duty, or period of waiting, after a final physical examination and prior to beginning the trip to report for induction.

The Veteran is disputing the validity of an overpayment of nonservice-connected pension benefits and requests a waiver. The case is being remanded for further review, including obtaining a proper audit detailing the actual amount of the overpayment.

The Board has granted service connection for removal of the right testicle, finding that new and material evidence has been received sufficient to reopen the claim. The Veteran's right testicle was removed during his active service in February 1980.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right thumb disorder warrants a ten percent initial rating under Diagnostic Code 5228, as there is evidence of a gap of three centimeters between his thumb pad and fingers with the thumb attempting to oppose them. The appeal is granted.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection of bilateral lower extremity cold injury residuals were dismissed as the Veteran did not file a timely appeal and there is no CUE to overturn the original rating decision.

The Veteran's bilateral flat foot is considered to have had its onset during active duty service and the Board has granted his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a VA examination to determine if she has current diagnoses of polycystic ovarian syndrome and endometriosis, and whether these conditions are related to her active service. Outstanding medical records must also be obtained.

The appellant is not entitled to recognition as the Veteran's surviving spouse for VA death benefits purposes.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a local hearing with a Providence, Rhode Island RO Decision Review Officer.

The Veteran's claim for basic eligibility for nonservice-connected pension benefits is denied as he does not meet the required wartime service to qualify.

The Board is remanding the case for scheduling a DRO hearing and readjudicating the issues on appeal.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the grant of non-service-connected pension benefits, finding that the claim was received by VA on July 23, 2013.

The Veteran's appeal for beneficiary travel reimbursement in connection with medical treatment has been dismissed due to his death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board denied the appellant's request for an effective date prior to February 27, 2014, for the grant of DIC benefits. The appeal is based on a claim that was previously adjudicated and denied in January 2012.