Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's heart condition is a congenital defect and not service-connected.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination to determine the current severity of the appellant's service-connected left remote pubic fracture with residual pain.

The Board determined that the appellant's discharge was under dishonorable conditions due to willful and persistent misconduct, but found no evidence of insanity at the time. As a result, his character of discharge bars him from receiving VA benefits.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for chest pain and gastrointestinal (GI) disabilities, but has not determined whether these conditions are related to service. The decision is mixed as some issues have been granted while others have not.

The Veteran's appeal for a TDIU rating has been withdrawn, and the Board is dismissing the appeal as there are no longer any issues to consider.

The Veteran's hives and urticaria are rated at 30 percent disabling since May 23, 2014. The condition affects more than 20 but less than 40 percent of the entire body or exposed areas.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including a new VA examination to assess his respiratory symptoms and determine the severity of his service-connected pleural plaques.

The Veteran's degenerative joint disease with mild dextroscoliosis of the lumbar spine is rated at 10 percent since September 21, 2007.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records from Aurora Health Care in March 2014.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for a gastrointestinal disorder, bilateral foot disorder, and respiratory disorder due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current heart disorders, including atrial fibrillation and mild nonobstructive coronary disease, are not etiologically related to service or any service-connected disability.

The Veteran does not currently have a disability manifested by fluid leaking from the ears, and therefore, service connection for this condition is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current anemia disability is not related to his service and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the issue of whether a refund in the amount of $2,493.74 under the Veterans' Education Assistance Program (VEAP) may be reissued to the Veteran due to her disagreement with the denial of her request for VA to reissue her VEAP contributions.

The Veteran's laryngeal edema and chronic urticaria have not been shown to meet the criteria for a higher rating under applicable VA regulations.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's death was caused by myelodysplasia, which is presumed to be due to exposure to Agent Orange during service. The appellant is also found to need aid and attendance due to her multiple disabilities.

The Veteran's request for a Board hearing at the local VA office was not honored due to his failure to attend. The case is being remanded for scheduling a videoconference hearing.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of verification of service from the Department of the Army, and the appellant's claim for a one-time payment from the FVEC Fund is being reviewed.

The Veteran died from glioblastoma multiforme, a fatal brain tumor. The appellant claims service connection for the cause of death due to exposure during service and in-service treatment.

The Board has determined that the appellant's claims for increased ratings are granted in part, with a 20 percent rating for arthritis of the right knee and a 10 percent rating for residuals of a right knee injury. The appeal is denied as to the other issues.