Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for status post gastrectomy and dumping syndrome have been denied as there is no evidence of a direct relationship to his military service, including exposure to herbicides.

The Board is remanding the case to obtain additional medical opinions and consider all relevant evidence, including recent VA treatment records. The Veteran's claim for service connection for impotence and/or loss of sensation of the genitals will be reconsidered in light of this new information.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected duodenal ulcer disease contributed substantially or materially to his death, granting entitlement to service connection for the cause of his death.

The Board found that the appellant did not timely file a substantive appeal following the July 29, 2011 decision denying retroactive education benefits under Chapter 35. As such, the appeal was denied.

The Board found that the debt of $3,000.00 for Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits was validly created and not against equity and good conscience.

The Board has determined that the appellant had no service as a member of the Philippine Commonwealth Army, including recognized guerrillas, in the service of the United States Armed Forces. Therefore, they are not eligible for compensation from the FVEC Fund.

The Board finds that the Veteran's overactive bladder is etiologically related to her active service, and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's death was caused by an accidental overdose of prescribed medications for his service-connected disabilities, and thus service connection is granted.

The Board found no evidence of a chronic right knee disability during service or within one year post-service, and the Veteran's current right knee condition is not linked to his military service. The claim for service connection was denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hip strain is related to his service, and therefore grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the claim for a TDIU due to inadequate medical opinion and need for additional development, including obtaining updated treatment records and providing another VA examination. The AOJ will consider whether referral of the matter to the Director, Compensation and Pension is warranted.

The Board found that the overpayment of apportioned compensation benefits in the amount of $25,600.00 was properly created due to the appellant's failure to notify VA of her divorce from the Veteran, and thus denied the appeal.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for numbness of his hands and feet are being remanded as the VA examination is needed to determine if these conditions are related to his diabetes.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service records and a need for further investigation into the Veteran's unit history.

The Veteran's laryngeal cancer is found to be due to herbicide exposure during service, and he is granted service connection for this condition. The claims for pancreatitis, prostatitis, and anemia are denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or association with service.

The Veteran's spouse has been granted apportionment of 10% of the withheld compensation benefits, which will provide appropriate relief to her without causing undue hardship to the Veteran or any other persons in interest.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development due to inadequate VA examination and other issues.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and to schedule a VA examination for an opinion on the nature and etiology of his diagnosed neurological disorders.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim due to incomplete records and the need for further investigation into his dental health history.

The Board has determined that the appellant meets the requirements as a surviving spouse for purposes of basic eligibility to VA death benefits.