Other conditions Board decisions

The Board found that the decedent's death in May 1997 was due to willful misconduct, specifically alcohol intoxication. The preponderance of evidence supports this conclusion and denies the DIC claim.

The Board found that the Veteran's service-connected left great toe and right hand disabilities do not warrant increased ratings as they are not indicative of severe foot or hand injuries, respectively.

The Board has determined that a remand is required to accurately determine the amount of overpayment and how it was calculated, as well as obtain necessary financial information from the Social Security Administration.

The Veteran's countable income for pension purposes exceeded the allowable amount, resulting in denial of non-service-connected pension benefits.

The Board has determined that the appellant is entitled to an additional apportionment of $34.00 per month from January 27, 2005 until March 1, 2010 on behalf of their minor child.

The Board denied the appellant's application to reopen her claim of service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that no new and material evidence had been received.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin condition, claimed as jungle rot and rash, is being remanded to obtain additional medical examination and development of the record. The examiner will address whether the current skin condition is the same condition for which he was treated during service in August 1966, if it is due to Agent Orange exposure, or if it otherwise had its onset directly during service.

The Board found that the Veteran's bilateral foot disorder was not incurred or aggravated by service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for additional information and analysis regarding payment or reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses incurred at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital during November 22-27, 2010.

The Veteran's request for a one-time payment from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund was denied by the RO. The Board has remanded the case to allow the Veteran to have a video-conference hearing.

The Veteran's claim for payment of private medical expenses at Orange Park Medical Center on October 30, 2010 is granted as the criteria are met.

The Veteran's squamous cell carcinoma, base of tongue and pharynx is being remanded for additional development to determine if it was caused or aggravated by military service, including exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the cause of the Veteran's death and whether it is related to his service, including any in-service head trauma or exposure to malaria/herbicides. The appellant must be provided an opportunity to respond.

The Board has granted the Appellant's request to reopen her previously denied claim for service connection for cause of death, and has remanded the case for further development including obtaining a VA medical opinion.

The Veteran's claim for a Post-9/11 GI Bill education housing allowance from October 22, 2011 to December 15, 2011 was denied as he did not meet the criteria for an associated housing allowance due to his reduced rate of pursuit.

The Veteran's claim for Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits is being remanded due to the need for clarification on his active duty service days and consideration of the impact of the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act of 2010.

The Board found that the cause of the Veteran's death, carcinoid, was not related to his service or any service-connected disability. The Board also determined there was no evidence linking the gastrointestinal symptoms he experienced during service to his later diagnosed pancreatic cancer.

The Veteran's disability picture from October 23, 2008, consists of recurrent painful lipomas with more than five resultant scars that are superficial and not deep. The pain in these scars warrants a 30 percent rating.

The Veteran's meralgia paresthetica of the right thigh is manifested by no worse than a moderate neuralgia, and his claim for a compensable evaluation has been denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence and need for further examination. The Veteran's claims for service connection are pending.