Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of broken right little finger is being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current neck disability is at least as likely as not incurred in service, and thus grants service connection for residuals of a neck injury.

The Veteran and his spouse are separated, with the appellant requesting apportionment of the Veteran's VA compensation benefits. The case is being remanded for further development including obtaining updated financial information from both parties and resolving any marital status issues.

The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 due to a right inguinal hernia surgery is being remanded as the VA has not obtained all relevant medical records, including those from private hospitals and surgeries performed between 1991 and 1996.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of a right rib cage disorder and therefore, service connection for this condition is denied.

The Veteran's claim for earlier effective date for service connection was denied, and his claims for increased ratings were granted with a 10% disability rating for left foot gunshot wound residuals.

The Board denied the Appellant's petition to reopen her claim for recognition as a surviving spouse of the Veteran, finding that she had not submitted new and material evidence to substantiate her claim.

The Board finds that the preponderance of the evidence is against the claim and entitlement to service connection for a dental or oral condition, including TMJ and bruxism, is not warranted.

The Veteran's claim for benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill was denied because her entire active duty service period from April 2003 to April 2006 was subject to the education loan repayment program, and she is not eligible for these benefits.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for reimbursement of last sickness expenses of the Veteran's surviving spouse from accrued benefits as there was no evidence showing that the expenses were related to the Veteran's last illness.

The appellant requires the regular aid and attendance of another person, meeting the criteria for aid and attendance benefits for nonservice-connected death pension purposes.

The Board has remanded the issue of a waiver of overpayment in the amount of $8,012.00 due to an outstanding decision and the need for further processing.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran's representative. The claim will be returned to the RO for initial review and readjudication.

The Board has determined that there is no new and material evidence to reopen the claim of service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, which was previously denied in September 2002.

The Veteran's overpayment of VA education benefits in the amount of $406.67 is valid due to her reduction from three-quarter time to half-time training during a term, and she did not provide mitigating circumstances for her withdrawal.

The Veteran's service is not considered wartime service, and therefore he does not meet the eligibility requirements for non-service-connected pension benefits.

The Veteran's income for the year 2007 did not exceed the VA National Means Test threshold, allowing him to receive free healthcare from October 23, 2008 onwards.

The Veteran's unauthorized private medical expenses incurred from May 1, 2010 to May 5, 2010 are granted as reimbursement is warranted due to the nature of his injuries and surgeries.

The Veteran's colorectal cancer is found to be related to his active service, and the claim for service connection is granted.

The Veteran's claim for an increase in disability pension award based on unreimbursed medical expenses is being remanded to the RO/AMC for initial review and readjudication.