Other conditions Board decisions

The Board found that new and material evidence had not been received to reopen the Veteran's claims for service connection for lung/respiratory and sinus/allergy disabilities. The claims were denied on their merits.

The Veteran's right hemicolectomy residuals have not manifested with severe symptoms, objectively supported by examination findings as of February 22, 2011. Therefore, the claim for an increased rating in excess of 20 percent is denied.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the Veteran's death, as it does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this claim.

The appellant's husband used 35 months of benefits under the MGIB-SR program, leaving only 12 months and one day available for transfer to her under the Post-9/11 GI Bill. The claim is denied as she is not eligible for more than this amount.

The Veteran's claim for an extension of the delimiting date beyond June 25, 2010, for Chapter 30 educational assistance benefits is denied as he did not present evidence that a physical or mental disability prevented him from initiating or completing his chosen program of education within the applicable eligibility period.

The Board has determined that the four years of obligated service under the ROTC program was not considered active duty for purposes of Chapter 33 benefits, and thus the Veteran's appeal is denied.

The Veteran's household income for 2007 exceeded the income threshold for entitlement to treatment in VA's healthcare system without a copayment requirement. As a result, his claim for treatment was denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for testicular pain and a left foot disorder were denied as there is no evidence of injury or disease during active duty or training.

The Board has remanded the case for a videoconference hearing due to the appellant's request, and will decide whether new evidence supports reopening the claim of service connection for the cause of death after the hearing.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of a borderline umbilical hernia, bladder infections, or abdominal bruising. The sagging skin is considered service-connected as it was present during service and resolved after service.,While the Veteran reported constipation since service, there is no evidence of chronic constipation in service records.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a stomach disorder and esophageal lesions, to include as secondary to PTSD, is being remanded due to outstanding medical records and the need for an additional medical opinion regarding direct service connection.

The case is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining the appellant's VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to determine if his service-connected disabilities alone preclude him from obtaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the case for a Travel Board hearing on the issue of entitlement to clothing allowance.

The Board has remanded the case for further investigation and readjudication due to concerns about participation in a fraudulent scheme involving educational benefits.

The Veteran's right knee disability, including degenerative joint disease and patellofemoral pain syndrome, was granted a 60 percent rating effective March 1, 2012. A separate 10 percent rating for instability of the right knee was granted from March 2, 2009 to March 1, 2012.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a respiratory disorder, finding that there was no evidence of asbestos exposure during service and no current disability related to service. The examiner concluded that any diagnosed conditions were not due to service or asbestos exposure.

The Veteran's service-connected restrictive airway disease (RAD) has not met the criteria for a higher rating, and his other service-connected conditions have also not met their respective criteria.

The Veteran's appeal concerning the issues of entitlement to service connection for allergies and anemia has been withdrawn. The remaining issue, regarding a higher rating for CAD, will be remanded for further development.

The Veteran's spouse is not in need of aid and attendance, and the claim for retroactive benefits for chronic lymphocytic leukemia is denied as there is no evidence indicating that the Veteran was diagnosed with this condition.