Other conditions decisions — 2019

The Board has granted an $800.00 per month apportionment of the Veteran's VA disability compensation benefits on behalf of the Appellant, effective from May 14, 2009 through June [redacted], 2010.

The Veteran's death was not service connected, and the appellant did not provide evidence of a pending claim for compensation or pension benefits. The appeal is denied as there are no legal grounds to award burial benefits.

The Veteran's surviving spouse filed a claim for nonservice-connected pension benefits, but the appeal was dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's death was not caused by a condition incurred or aggravated during service, and the appellant is not eligible for DIC benefits as the surviving spouse of the Veteran.

The Veteran's son, who turned 18 in February [redacted], 2012, was not added as a dependent based on school attendance because the information provided by the Veteran was insufficient and incomplete. The effective date for additional compensation is January 4, 2015.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his left knee disability was denied, and he is still receiving a 20 percent disability rating. The claim for a separate 10 percent rating for left knee instability was granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection for residuals of a perforated left ear drum, finding that new and material evidence had not been submitted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for pulmonary embolism and cold weather injury to the bilateral feet have been denied as there is no evidence of a direct relationship between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's death was not service connected, and the appellant did not provide evidence of a pending claim for compensation or pension benefits. The appeal is denied as there are no legal grounds to award burial benefits.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for congestive heart failure is being remanded due to the inadequacy of the September 2015 VA examination and the need for additional medical opinions regarding the relationship between any current heart disability and his in-service treatment.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection for metastatic cancer due to asbestos exposure and cause of death. Additional development is needed as a medical opinion on the etiology of the Veteran's metastatic lung disease is required.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's left breast cancer and heart arrhythmia, both of which are found to be due to exposure to herbicide agents. The decision is based on evidence that supports a finding of at least equipoise as to whether these conditions are related to Agent Orange exposure.

The Veteran withdrew their appeal before the Board could make a decision, so the case is dismissed.

The Veteran's irrevocable election to receive Chapter 33 Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits effective October 31, 2015 has been honored. The appeal for benefits prior to this date is denied.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's granulomatous disease of the lung was incurred in or caused by military service, including exposure to burning oil fields.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for disabilities associated with exposure to Agent Orange because there was no evidence of herbicide exposure and no current disability linked to service.

The Veteran's service connection claim for pneumonia residuals is being remanded to consider additional evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue is due to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune during his service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board denied the petition to revoke the forfeiture of VA benefits due to fraudulent submission of medical expenses. The appellant did not submit new and material evidence.

The Board found that the Veteran's current pulmonary disorder is not related to service and denied his claim for service connection.