Other conditions Board decisions

The Board found that the Veteran's pension benefits were properly terminated due to his failure to report income from a trust, which was considered part of his personal assets. The termination occurred on January 1, 2007.

The Veteran's unauthorized private medical expenses incurred on June 5, 2010 for dental pain were denied as VA did not authorize the care in advance and there was no emergency situation necessitating immediate treatment.

The Board denied the claim for recognition as the surviving spouse of the Veteran for purposes of VA death pension benefits due to a lack of continuous cohabitation.

The Veteran is eligible for the full benefit level of educational assistance under the Post-9/11 GI Bill due to his service-connected left foot hallux rigidus and degenerative joint disease.

The Board found that the Veteran was not a fugitive felon from February 2 to December 7, 2010 and thus the overpayment of disability compensation benefits in the amount of $29,676.50 was not properly created.

The Board has determined that there is insufficient information to make a determination on the appellant's eligibility for Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits. The case is being remanded to obtain necessary information from the National Guard unit and DoD.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to a discrepancy in the service department records regarding whether his enlistment under the Loan Repayment Program (LRP) should be counted towards his Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits.

The Board has remanded the case for scheduling a video conference hearing, and the Veteran's spouse is eligible for accrued benefits.

The Board found that the Veteran's low back disability is not causally related to active duty service, nor may it be presumed to have been so incurred.

The Veteran's service connection for residuals of a cold injury to the upper and lower extremities is granted.,The Veteran's service connection for a disability manifested by left buttock pain and numbness is dismissed as it has been found to be related to his already service-connected left leg radiculopathy.

The Board found that the appellant rendered assistance to an enemy of the United States, specifically the Japanese-controlled Bureau of Constabulary (BC), and thus forfeited all accrued or future VA benefits.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a stroke is being remanded due to the need for clarification regarding whether he has experienced any residual symptoms from his stroke during the pendency of the appeal.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations for mid-back strain and right pelvic stress fracture are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including VA examinations.

The Board has determined that the appellant's claim for retroactive Dependents Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits was timely filed within one year of the notice of the March 2, 2010 rating decision granting the Veteran's TDIU. As a result, the appellant is entitled to retroactive DEA benefits from April 28, 2004.

The Board found that the Veteran's right eye disabilities, including trace nuclear sclerosis, refractive error, posterior vitreous degeneration, and trace epiretinal membrane, were not caused or aggravated by his service-connected enucleated left eye. The appeal was denied.

The Veteran's claim for nonservice-connected VA pension benefits was denied as he did not have qualifying service during a recognized period of war, and thus does not meet the basic eligibility criteria.

The Board has determined that the Veteran is entitled to service connection for residuals of a cold injury, as his symptoms are related to exposure to cold weather during service.

The Veteran's tonsillar cancer is found to be related to his in-service exposure to Agent Orange, warranting service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have residuals of bruxism or chronic upper respiratory infections that are service-connected. The evidence is evenly split, with some VA and private medical opinions suggesting a link to military service but others finding no such connection.

The Veteran's cognitive disorder is not related to his military service, including an in-service head injury; and it is not related to a service-connected disability including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with major depression.