Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for bilateral dry eye syndrome is denied. The Board has also remanded the issue of entitlement to an increased disability rating for right orbital fracture residuals with photophobia, as there are questions regarding the etiology and severity of any diagnosed visual field defect.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for cold injury residuals of both feet due to a lack of STRs and the need for further medical examination.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's essential tremor is related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus type II. The VA will need to provide further clarification on this issue.

The Board has remanded the case due to additional evidence submitted by the appellant, and it is requested that the AOJ initially review this evidence.

The Board denied service connection for a heart disability, finding that the evidence was insufficient to establish a nexus between the Veteran's heart disability and her period of service.

The Board denied service connection for a neck condition, finding that the evidence did not support a nexus to service or as secondary to a service-connected lumbar spine condition.

The Veteran is granted an extension of the ending date for Post 9/11 GI Bill education benefits, but denied eligibility for educational assistance in excess of a 50 percent rate.

The Veteran's occipital neuralgia is granted a 50% rating, the maximum allowed under Diagnostic Code 8100. His major depressive disorder with somatic symptom disorder is also granted a 100% schedular rating, rendering moot his claim for TDIU.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychotic disorder, not otherwise specified (atypical psychosis), and remanded the case for further development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for gynecological conditions manifested by dysmenorrhea, menorrhagia, and anemia (other than her service-connected total hysterectomy), finding that there was no evidence of a chronic disability related to service or Gulf War exposure.

The Veteran's cause of death is denied as there is no evidence linking the malignant brain tumor to active service, including alleged exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board has remanded the claim for a TDIU rating due to the Veteran not submitting necessary forms. The RO will provide notice and assistance, including asking the Veteran to complete and submit VA Form 21-8940.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete VA treatment records and a need for clarification on the Veteran's care history. The cause of death is attributed to pancreatic cancer, but further investigation into the Veteran's service connection is required.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for acquired allergies manifested by skin symptomatology, finding that there was no evidence of a causal relationship between her current condition and her military service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a left thumb disability, finding that there is no evidence linking his current condition to active duty service or any in-service injury. The Veteran's complaints of joint pain have been attributed to overuse and cold weather exposure, but these are not considered related to service.

The Veteran's service is not considered wartime service, and thus he does not meet the eligibility criteria for nonservice-connected pension benefits.

The Board dismissed the appeals for benefits under 38 U.S.C. § 1805 and § 1815 for a child born with spina bifida and birth defects due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's service is less than the required 90 days, and he was not discharged due to a service-connected disability. Therefore, his claim for nonservice-connected pension is denied.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development due to a lack of a VA examination and unclear diagnosis. The Veteran is seeking service connection for lower extremity neurological disabilities, which may be related to his service-connected low back disability.

The Veteran's appeal for compensation for Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) prior to May 1, 2012 is dismissed as a duplicate issue. The effective date of TDIU was granted on May 1, 2012.