Other conditions decisions — 2017

The Veteran's appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities has been dismissed as he failed to provide the necessary information and releases for VA to develop his claim.

The Board has remanded the claim for additional development due to inadequate VA examination and treatment records.

The Veteran's nerve damage of the right hand/thumb is rated at 10 percent, effective August 25, 2008. The claim for a higher rating and earlier effective date are both denied.

The Board denied the appellant's claim to revoke forfeiture of her VA benefits, finding that she did not provide new and material evidence since the previous denial in May 2005.

The Board has dismissed the issue of entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability prior to September 21, 2009 as it lacks jurisdiction due to the Appeals Management Center having granted the benefit in full.

The Veteran's appeal for nonservice-connected pension benefits was denied as he did not have active service during a period of war, and thus does not meet the eligibility requirements.

The Board finds that the Veteran's leukemia, and any related residuals, is service connected due to exposure to hazardous chemicals in service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for gynecological disorders other than fibroid tumors and an effective date prior to February 9, 2010, for the grant of service-connection for fibroid tumors are being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's left and right knee disabilities are granted as incurred in service. The issue of service connection for a multiple cyst disorder is remanded for further development.

The Veteran's appeal to restore improved death pension, including whether income was excessive effective January 1, 2010, has been withdrawn by the Appellant and her authorized representative.

The case is being remanded due to an incorrect address for the Appellant's hearing, and a videoconference hearing must be scheduled at her current address.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection of residuals of a left hand cold injury and granted service connection based on evidence showing that his current symptoms are related to military service.

The Veteran's claim for additional educational assistance benefits under the Post 9/11 GI Bill is denied as she has already received more than 48 months of combined education benefits.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service records and the need for further verification of the appellant's periods of active duty in both the United States Navy and Tennessee Army National Guard. The right hip disorder claim will be reconsidered based on the additional evidence.

The Veteran's peripheral vascular disease of the bilateral lower extremities is found to be etiologically related to his service-connected back disability, and thus service connection for this condition is granted.

The Veteran's current diagnosis of insomnia disorder is related to her in-service complaints and treatment, establishing service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a new VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected left hand flexion deformities and obtain updated VA treatment records.

The Veteran's daughter is not eligible for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits under Chapter 35, Title 38, United States Code due to her reaching the age of 26 before the effective date of the Veteran's permanent and total disability rating.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's prostate disorder is not related to his service or any service-connected condition, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's claims for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for additional disabilities of the right and left eyes resulting from VA medical treatment were denied as there is no evidence that these disabilities are service-connected.