Other conditions decisions — 2017

The Board found that the appellant's income exceeded the maximum annual pension rates for each year since May 2010, and thus terminated her nonservice-connected death pension benefits effective May 1, 2010.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal for service connection of meningitis, effectively dismissing the case.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected left hip disabilities have been denied as the evidence of record is insufficient to establish the existence of a left hip flail joint or ankylosis, and he failed to report for scheduled VA examinations without good cause.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of left eyelid surgery due to lack of a nexus between his current eye conditions and his in-service surgery.,The Board accepted the Veteran's substantive appeal as timely filed regarding his PTSD claim.

The Board found that new and material evidence had been received to reopen the claim of service connection for chronic otitis externa, but concluded that the Veteran's current condition is not related to his military service.

The Board found that the removal of the Veteran's ex-spouse from her VA compensation benefits effective September 1, 2004 was proper. The decision also found that adding the Veteran's child to her VA compensation benefits was not warranted.

The Board denied the Veteran's requests to reopen his claims for service connection for bone cancer and loss of bone density, finding that the new evidence did not relate to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate the underlying claim.

The Board denied the reopening of claims for service connection for vision loss and right leg swelling due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Veteran's right hip replacement disability has been rated at 70 percent since December 1, 2010. The evidence shows markedly severe residuals of weakness, pain, or limitation of motion.

The Veteran's gastrointestinal disability is found to be related to his active service, and he is granted a rating in excess of 10 percent for his scar. The claim for increased rating is denied.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for accrued benefits as he is not a child of the Veteran and did not bear any expenses related to his mother's last sickness or burial.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected chest pain and shortness of breath is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination.

The Board found that the Veteran's metastatic ovarian cancer, brain metastasis, and normal pressure hydrocephalus were not related to service. The service-connected disabilities did not contribute substantially or materially to her cause of death.

The Board has granted service connection for esophageal cancer and secondary service connection for nerve damage to the left leg, including drop foot, as a result of the Veteran's treatment for his service-connected esophageal cancer.

The Board has remanded the case due to an interruption in the Veteran's VR&E program for self-employment services, and now requires VA to take the described 'Next Step' and proceed with a self-employment evaluation.

The Veteran's bilateral pterygia have been rated based on visual impairment, disfigurement, or conjunctivitis. The Board finds that the Veteran is not entitled to a higher rating based on the evidence of record.

The Veteran's PLM with symptoms of RLS, which is no more than mild, does not meet the criteria for an initial compensable rating.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for a certificate of eligibility for VA home loan guaranty benefits due to his failure to meet the minimum service requirements, as he did not serve at least six years in the Selected Reserve and was discharged before completing this requirement.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's intermittent nausea and occasional loose stools are likely caused by his service-connected PTSD, thus granting service connection for a gastrointestinal condition as secondary to PTSD.

The Board found that the Veteran's lung condition is not caused by his exposure to herbicide agent in service, and denied the claim for service connection.