Other conditions decisions — 2019

The Board denied the appellant's claim for accrued benefits as there is no evidence that he bore the expense of his mother's burial.

The Veteran's death was caused by myocardial ischemia, which is presumed to be due to herbicide exposure. The Board granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran’s death.

The Veteran's service is not qualifying for nonservice-connected death pension benefits, and the claim is denied.

The Veteran's active duty for training is considered entry level and skill training, not qualifying service for Post 9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33) education benefits.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection and apportionment of VA disability compensation benefits is denied.

The Veteran's right eye disability was granted a 10 percent rating prior to November 4, 2014. The issue of service connection for left eye disability is remanded and the Veteran's current right eye disability is also remanded for further examination.

The Board has granted service connection for pancreatic cancer as due to herbicide exposure, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the appellant.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to unclear opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's gastrointestinal conditions, specifically esophagitis and gastritis. The Veteran needs a new examination to clarify whether these conditions are separate from her service-connected condition (esophageal spasms or GERD) and if they are related to her service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) was denied as there was no evidence of herbicide exposure during active service, and the disease did not manifest within a year of separation. The Board found that MDS is not related to service.

The Veteran's service connection claim for a bilateral eye condition, specifically retinal tear with retinal detachment in the right eye, is being remanded due to missing service treatment records. He needs to be scheduled for a VA examination to determine if his current condition is related to an in-service injury.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's essential tremors are likely due to his exposure to herbicide agents in service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The appeal has been dismissed because the appellant passed away during the pendency of the appeal, and the Board does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for Chapter 33 benefits should be reconsidered, taking into account his election to receive Chapter 33 benefits by relinquishing his eligibility under Chapter 30. If the benefit remains denied, a supplemental statement of the case will be issued.

The Veteran's income exceeded the threshold for VA health care without a copayment, so his claim is denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for his right foot condition, finding that new and material evidence had not been presented to reopen the claim.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to conflicting details of his financial status, which makes it unclear whether repayment of the overpayment debt would result in undue hardship. The Veteran should be provided an opportunity to submit updated financial information.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including scheduling a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's current respiratory disability is related to his service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for pleomorphic adenoma has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The case is now remanded for further development regarding possible radiation exposure during service.

The Veteran did not have a pending claim for benefits at the time of his death, and therefore there were no accrued benefits to be paid.

The Veteran's appeal is denied as he has already received the maximum number of months of educational assistance under Chapter 30, Title 38 and cannot receive further benefits.