Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's cause of death, sepsis, was not related to in-service exposure to herbicide agents.,The service-connected diabetes mellitus did not contribute substantially or materially to the Veteran's death from sepsis.

The Veteran's income exceeds the maximum annual pension rate (MAPR) for a veteran without dependents, thus denying his claim for nonservice-connected pension benefits.

The Veteran was granted Dependents' Education Assistance (DEA) benefits as of December 5, 2012. The appeal is remanded for consideration of an extension of the delimiting date for DEA benefits.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's unauthorized non-VA medical care was related to a condition of such a nature that a prudent layperson would have reasonably expected that delay in seeking immediate medical attention would have been hazardous. The closest VA facility was not feasibly available, and reimbursement is granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to unclear employment history and potential protected environment for employment, requiring further development of the claim.

The Veteran's application for VA educational assistance benefits under Chapter 33, Title 38 was denied because his eligibility terminated on July 31, 2018 and the Forever GI Bill did not remove the 15-year delimiting date for those veterans discharged prior to January 1, 2013.

The Veteran's left and right hip strains have not resulted in limitation of motion that would warrant a higher rating.,The Veteran's bilateral hip conditions do not meet the criteria for an increased rating as her range of motion is within normal limits.

The Veteran's disability rating for bilateral diplopia was increased from 10 percent to 40 percent effective November 25, 2019. The current rating is based on the severity of his visual acuity and field defect.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to inadequate findings in recent VA examinations and issues regarding functional loss from hip conditions.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a bladder disorder, finding that it is not related to his service or any service-connected condition. The evidence does not support a secondary relationship between the Veteran's diabetes mellitus and his bladder disorder.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to their death, and the Board does not have jurisdiction to proceed with the case.

The Board has decided that the case needs to be remanded due to missing procedural documents and medical records, including those related to the unauthorized medical treatment provided by Coastal New Hampshire Neurosurgeons, P.A. on October 8, 2002.

The veteran's service was less than 90 days during the Vietnam era and he was discharged due to unsuitability for service, not a service-connected disability. Therefore, he is not eligible for VA home loan guaranty benefits.

The appeal was dismissed due to the appellant's death, and no final decision can be made.

The Board denied service connection for hallux valgus as the evidence did not show an increase in severity beyond natural progression of the condition during service.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by his authorized representative, and the Board is dismissing the case as a result.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a scalp dermatological disorder, finding that there is no current disability and insufficient evidence to establish a link between any past or present condition and her active duty service.

The Board has determined that the overpayment of housing allowance benefits was valid and granted a waiver for recovery, considering it against equity and good conscience due to financial hardships.

The Board has granted service connection for a right foot disability, including right foot strain and neuritis, which the Veteran claims initially manifested during active duty.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and an increased rating due to incomplete development of private treatment records. The AOJ is instructed to obtain Dr. G.'s records, update VA treatment records, and provide a new VA examination if necessary.