Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for thrombocytopenia and post-operative residuals of hysterectomy has been granted. The Board finds that the preponderance of evidence supports these findings.

The Veteran did not have the requisite service for his surviving spouse to qualify for VA death pension benefits.

The case is being remanded for the appellant to submit updated financial information and a statement of additional expenses. The COWC will then review the appeal based on this new information.

The Veteran's appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability prior to February 20, 1996 has been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Veteran's skin conditions (staphylococcus aureas, squamous cell carcinoma, and actinic keratosis) are not related to his military service, including exposure to herbicides. The Board denied the claim for service connection.

The Veteran died of pneumonia, which was due to or as a consequence of dementia. There is no service connection for any condition that could be considered the cause of death.

The Veteran's service connection claim for a dental disorder, including TMJ disorder and loss of teeth for VA compensation purposes is granted due to the in-service injury resulting in trauma.

The Board found that new and material evidence had not been received to reopen the previously denied claim of entitlement to recognition as the Veteran's surviving spouse. The Court ordered the case be remanded for consideration of all evidence submitted since the issuance of the statement of the case in the first instance.

The Board has determined that the SOC regarding the overpayment of VA pension benefits in the amount of $27,760.00 was not associated with the claims file and therefore a new SOC must be issued.

The Veteran's gout of the right first toe has been rated as 20 percent disabling for the period prior to May 13, 2014. The claim for an increase in a 20 percent rating is granted.

The Veteran's restrictive ventilator defect is currently rated at 60 percent, and the Board finds that it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's cardiovascular disorder is not service-connected as it was present prior to his military service and there is no evidence of its aggravation during service. The Board finds that the condition is not related to herbicide exposure.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including scheduling a VA examination and obtaining medical records. The Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for bilateral fallen arches will be reconsidered after these steps are completed.

The Veteran's service-connected psychotic disorder has been manifested by total occupational and social impairment throughout the appeal period, warranting a 100 percent evaluation.

The Veteran's current bilateral foot disabilities are not shown to be related to his military service, or to any incident therein. The Board finds the Veteran's contentions herein to be lacking in probative value.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for a 30 percent rating for cataracts of the left eye is denied. The earliest date on which it can be ascertained that an increase in disability had occurred was April 14, 2006.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any lower extremity disorders. The issues will be returned to the Board once further development has been completed.

The Veteran's claim for an extension of his delimiting date for educational assistance benefits under Chapter 30, Title 38, United States Code (MGIB) beyond July 30, 2006 was denied as he did not apply within the original eligibility period or provide good cause for his failure to timely file a request.

The Veteran's stomach disability is found to be secondary to the medication prescribed for his service-connected discoid lupus erythematosus with systemic lupus erythematosus and tumidus lupus. Service connection for this condition is granted.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for a back injury, but it is REMANDED to obtain additional medical opinions and review the merits of the case.