Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's adjustment disorder with depressed mood did not manifest in service and is not attributable to service. The claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD is denied.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not have qualifying service in the United States Armed Forces and therefore cannot be considered a veteran for purposes of VA benefits. The claim for one-time payment from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund is also denied.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining treatment records from Dr. McQueen and the Durham VAMC.

The Veteran's right hilar calcified nodes, claimed as a lung condition, had its onset during active service and is considered service-connected. The Veteran's neuropathic osteoarthropathy of the right foot does not warrant an initial rating in excess of 10 percent.

The Veteran's claim for reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses incurred in June 2008 is granted, as the treatment was rendered during a medical emergency and VA facilities were not feasibly available.

The appellant's appeal is denied as he does not have the requisite wartime service to establish basic eligibility for VA pension benefits.

The Board found that the overpayment for the first 6-week period (August 10, 2010 - September 18, 2010) was properly created and valid. However, the overpayment for the second 6-week period (September 20, 2010 - October 31, 2010) was not properly created.

The Board has determined that M. J. is the Veteran's current spouse and may be included as his dependent.

The Veteran's request for an extension of his period of eligibility for Chapter 30 educational assistance benefits was granted to January 11, 2010. No further extensions are allowed.

The Veteran's claims for a higher rating for his low back disability and for TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining relevant records from SSA and VA.

The Board held that the overpayment of VA educational assistance benefits in the amount of $1,354.70 was not properly created due to sole administrative error on the part of the VA, and thus the Veteran does not owe this assessed debt.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's death was not caused by willful misconduct and therefore granted service connection for the cause of his death.

The Veteran's request for a six-month extension of Post-9/11 GI BILL benefits was denied as the law does not authorize such an extension.

The Veteran has used an aggregate of 48 months of educational assistance benefits as of September 3, 2011. He is denied additional benefits beyond this date.

The Appellant is not entitled to recognition as the lawful surviving spouse of the Veteran for purposes of re-establishing her entitlement to DIC benefits due to her remarriage.

The appeal has been withdrawn by the appellant before a decision was made.

The Veteran's claim for reimbursement of unauthorized medical services rendered at Skaggs Regional Medical Center/Community Health Center on May 9, 2010 was denied because the Board found that a medical emergency did not exist and the Veteran did not seek immediate medical attention.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including scheduling a VA examination and obtaining outstanding records. The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on need for aid and attendance will be reconsidered after these steps are completed.

The Veteran's emergency medical treatment at a private hospital was not authorized in advance by VA, and he did not meet the criteria for reimbursement under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1725 or 38 C.F.R. § 17.1000-1008.

The Veteran's claim for non-service-connected disability pension benefits was denied as he did not have active service during a wartime period.