Other conditions Board decisions

The Board finds that the veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected disability, and therefore, he is not entitled to DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318. The Board also denied entitlement to Dependents' Educational Assistance as there was no qualifying service-connected disability at the time of his death.

The appellant's claim for apportionment of the veteran's VA disability benefits for her children prior to their 18th birthdays was denied as she did not file a claim on behalf of her children before the veteran's death.,The appellant's claim for apportionment of the veteran's VA disability benefits for herself and her marriage to the veteran before her divorce was also denied as no legal basis existed under the law.

The Board denied the veteran's request for an effective date prior to September 17, 2001, for the grant of nonservice-connected pension benefits. The effective date was set at September 17, 2001, based on a change in VA regulations recognizing Social Security disability determinations.

The Board found that the grant of service connection for status post rheumatic fever without residuals was clearly and unmistakably erroneous due to lack of current disability, and thus severed the service connection.

The veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance or being housebound is remanded due to lack of VCAA notice.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death, finding that there was no evidence linking the throat cancer to his active service.

The Board denied service connection for malaria and a wound of the left leg, finding no evidence of these conditions during or after service.

The veteran died at a VA hospital and was not receiving VA compensation or pension benefits. The claim for non-service-connected burial benefits is denied as the criteria for eligibility have not been met.

The Board found no evidence to support that the veteran's cause of death was related to service, and thus denied the claim for service connection for cause of the veteran's death.

The veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected disability, and there is no evidence linking his cause of death to any exposure during service. The appeal for accrued benefits and nonservice-connected VA pension benefits are denied due to the lack of timely filing.

The veteran requested to withdraw his appeal for an evaluation in excess of 30 percent for left peroneal nerve palsy, and the Board dismissed the appeal as a result.

The veteran's service with the Philippine Army did not qualify for VA death pension benefits, and the claim for accrued benefits was filed after one year of the veteran's death.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the claim of service connection for the cause of the veteran's death.

The veteran's application for enrollment in VA medical care benefits was denied as he did not meet the eligibility criteria based on his income and other factors.

The veteran's application for enrollment in VA healthcare was denied because he did not have a service-connected disability and his annual income exceeded the threshold, and his completed application was received after January 17, 2003.

The Board dismissed the appeal as the appellant withdrew her request for a hearing and indicated that she had already settled the issue by paying $5,000.

The veteran's unauthorized medical expenses incurred at Strong Memorial Hospital for treatment of an acute inferior wall injury are being remanded due to the need for VCAA notice and additional development, including obtaining relevant records from United Memorial Medical Center.

The veteran's claim for payment of unauthorized medical expenses incurred in September 2003 at a private hospital was denied as the evidence did not meet all the conditions required under VA regulations.

The Board has determined that the medical evidence supports a finding of service connection for residuals of a gynecological disorder, which is granted.

The VA has denied an increased evaluation for the veteran's spontaneous pneumothorax, right, currently rated at 30 percent.