Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and an examination to assess the status of his back disability.

The Board has determined that another remand is required due to incomplete development and the need for a new VA examination.

The Veteran's death was caused by multiple conditions, including Alzheimer's disease and dementia. The Board found that the appellant did not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on being housebound or needing regular aid and attendance at a higher rate due to her spouse's service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for diffuse muscle twitching, impaired cognition, short-term memory impairment, and visual impairment (including photophobia), as neurological signs and/or symptoms of a medically unexplained chronic multisymptom illness.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for an opinion on whether his pernicious anemia is aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and clarification of the current evaluation assigned for the service-connected left eye disability, as there is a lack of clear reasoning in the December 2011 rating decision.

The Veteran's right and left elbow disabilities are currently rated at 10 percent each, but do not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on additional limitation of motion due to repetitive use.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's mantle cell lymphoma of the left tonsil did not have its onset in service and was not caused or aggravated by service. Therefore, the claim for service connection is denied.

The Board found that the Veteran's service-connected status post fusion of L5-S1 post disc herniation does not meet or approximate the criteria for an initial evaluation in excess of 20 percent.

The Veteran's child was not granted an extension of his delimiting date for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits under Chapter 35, Title 38, of the United States Code beyond July 30, 2009 due to lack of evidence showing a suspension of education.

The Veteran's lung and skin disorders are being remanded for additional development, including obtaining service personnel records and a VA examination.

The Veteran's service-connected post-operative bone cyst, first metatarsal right foot is currently rated at 10 percent and does not meet the criteria for a higher rating. The Board finds that his disability does not warrant an increased rating as it does not approximate moderately severe disability.

The Board has determined that the March 2010 decision granting a special apportionment of the Veteran's VA compensation benefits effective August 8, 2010 was proper.

The Veteran's claim for payment of unauthorized medical expenses incurred at Citrus Memorial Hospital from March 15, 2010 to March 18, 2010 was denied as the condition had stabilized and it would have been safe to transfer him to a VA facility on March 14, 2010. There were no attempts made by the Veteran or the hospital to arrange for such a transfer.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of dental trauma and jaw disorder is being remanded to obtain additional medical records, conduct a VA examination, and determine the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions.

The Board found that the Veteran's low back disability is not related to his service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran and his widow were not receiving, entitled to receive but had unpaid, or had a claim pending for any VA monetary benefit at the time of their deaths. Therefore, the appellant's accrued benefits claim is denied.

The Veteran's claim for VA home loan benefits is denied as she did not meet the eligibility criteria due to less than 24 months of continuous service.

The Veteran does not have genital herpes that is causally related to his active service. The Board finds the claim for service connection denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to a miscommunication regarding the completion of an updated Rehabilitation Needs Inventory. The RO must provide notice and request that she complete this form before assessing her current status for additional vocational rehabilitation training.