Other conditions decisions — 2019

The Board denied the Appellant's claim for accrued benefits because it was not filed in a timely manner and she did not submit new and material evidence to establish that her deceased husband was a veteran.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left eye disability is due to a traumatic injury he suffered in service, and therefore grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's prescribed topical skin medication, triamcinolone acetonide, caused irreparable damage to his clothing and the Board granted a clothing allowance for 2015.

The Board has determined that the June 2010 rating decision denying service connection for peptic ulcer disease, claimed as gastritis, food poisoning, and lower stomach pain was incorrect due to CUE. The Veteran's condition had its onset during his ACDUTRA period in May 1991.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that there was no evidence linking his brain cancer to military service or any service-connected disability.

The Veteran's claims for increased disability rating and TDIU due to service-connected dysthymic disorder are being remanded as additional development is needed, including a new VA examination.

The Board denied service connection for acute monocytic leukemia and found that the Veteran's death was not due to a service-connected condition. The claim is denied.

The Veteran's service is not considered active duty during a recognized period of war, thus he does not meet the eligibility requirements for non-service-connected VA pension benefits.

The Veteran's service is not considered active duty during a recognized period of war, thus he does not meet the eligibility requirements for non-service-connected VA pension benefits.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for a gastrointestinal disorder and remanded it for further development, including obtaining private medical records and scheduling an examination to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for accrued benefits as he failed to provide necessary information and evidence, including an itemized bill of funeral expenses.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's schizoaffective disorder first manifested during his active duty for training, and thus service connection is granted.

The Board has ordered a remand due to the inadequacy of the VA medical examination, specifically regarding whether the Veteran's left eye disability was aggravated by his service-connected right eye disability.

The Veteran's service on Active Duty for Training (ACDUTRA) does not qualify him for education benefits under Chapter 33 (Post-9/11 GI Bill) because it is not considered active duty for the purposes of this chapter.

The Veteran's claim for reimbursement of medical expenses incurred at Lakewood Hospital from August 9, 2014 through August 16, 2014 is remanded due to insufficient information in the claims file regarding his enrollment in VA healthcare and the amount of the bill that was written off.

The Board denied service connection for chronic myeloid leukemia, finding that the Veteran's condition did not manifest during or within one year after service and is not related to service, including exposure to ionizing radiation. The evidence considered included VA examinations and opinions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and TDIU due to incomplete records, need for additional medical opinions, and potential chemical exposure.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a disability rating in excess of 50 percent and 20 percent for partial paralysis of the right and left median nerves, respectively. The case will be readjudicated based on all available evidence.

The Veteran's marriage to the appellant was not deemed valid for VA purposes due to his legal marriage to another party. The appellant's application for accrued benefits was also denied as it was filed more than one year after the Veteran's death.

The Board has determined that the appellant can be recognized as the Veteran's surviving spouse for purposes of VA death benefits, based on evidence showing a long-term cohabitation and public reputation as married.