Other conditions Board decisions

The Board denied the claim for service connection for pneumothorax, finding that there was no evidence to support a finding of aggravation during ACDUTRA service.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for his service-connected benign obstructive prostatism was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 20 percent since January 10, 2013.

The Board found that the evidence did not support a grant of service connection for cholangiocarcinoma, and thus denied the claim. The cause of death claim is remanded due to insufficient development.

The Veteran's right groin strain has been rated at 10 percent disabling since May 1, 2013.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded to the RO for consideration of an extraschedular evaluation for laryngeal hypersensitivity under 38 C.F.R. § 3.321(b)(1).

The Veteran died at his residence and was not in receipt of service-connected compensation or nonservice-connected pension benefits at the time of his death. Therefore, he is not eligible for VA burial benefits.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for gallbladder disability and colon polyps, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board finds that the Veteran does not have Behcet's disease and thus service connection for this condition is denied.

The Board has received notification from the appellant that he wishes to withdraw his appeal concerning the issue of compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for residuals of right hand and left leg problems.

The Veteran's post-operative left inguinal hernia has been rated at 10 percent, effective February 23, 2001. The TTR for convalescence following the August 2010 surgery is granted.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining service treatment records and scheduling a VA examination. The Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for an otitis infection with Eustachian tube dysfunction is now pending.

The Veteran's hammertoes of the left foot were granted a noncompensable disability rating prior to January 30, 2012, and a compensable disability rating after that date.,The Veteran's HIV-related illness was granted a 30 percent disability rating effective May 14, 2013.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a heart murmur is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including an addendum VA examination and opinion.

The appellant is legally ineligible for a one-time payment from the FVEC Fund due to lack of verified service as a member of the Philippine Commonwealth Army, including recognized guerrillas, in the service of the United States Armed Forces.

The Veteran seeks service connection for a cardiovascular disability, which he claims is due to exposure to Agent Orange. The Board has requested additional information and development regarding the Veteran's alleged trips into Vietnam while serving on the USS ORISKANY.

The Veteran died from nonservice-connected causes and was buried in a private cemetery. The appellant's claim for burial benefits is denied as it was not filed within the two-year time limit after the Veteran's burial.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for his current back injury residuals, which he claims had its onset during service. The VA has been unable to obtain the Veteran's service treatment records due to their destruction. The case is being remanded to determine if the Veteran currently has back injury residuals and to provide a medical opinion regarding the etiology of any such residuals.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and consideration of new evidence. The issues on appeal are related to his service-connected left thumb disability and right testicular disability.

The Board found that the Appellant's character of service was dishonorable due to prolonged absence without official leave (AWOL), and thus, his VA benefits payments were terminated as a matter of law.

The Veteran's claim for nonservice-connected pension, including special monthly pension based on the need for aid and attendance of another person, is denied as he did not serve in a period of war or during the legally recognized Vietnam era. As a result, he does not meet the threshold eligibility requirement for such benefits.