Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for septal deviation and disfigurement of the face were reopened based on new evidence, resulting in a grant of service connection effective from December 14, 2006.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining missing service treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's cold weather injury residuals are related to his military service.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the Veteran's claim of service connection for a back strain, resulting in a denial.

The Veteran's cause of death was cardio-respiratory arrest due to cardiac disease. The autopsy revealed significant cardiovascular and peripheral vascular issues, which were not service-connected.

The Board found that the initial grant of service connection for ALS was clearly and unmistakably erroneous due to a lack of active, continuous service of 90 days or more. The appeal is denied as the severance of service connection for ALS was proper.

The Veteran's claims for a compensable evaluation for malaria and service connection for a skin disorder have been denied. The Board found no evidence of current disabilities or any link to service.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not meet the legal requirements for obtaining a one-time payment from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund and therefore denies the claim.

The Veteran's death in 1985 precludes the appellant from receiving a one-time payment under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act as he never filed a claim for benefits.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for a one-time payment from the FVEC Fund as he is not the above-named individual and has presented false affidavits.

The Board has decided that further action is needed, including scheduling a Travel Board hearing for the appellant. The appeal will be remanded to the RO.

The Veteran's claim for reimbursement of unauthorized private medical expenses incurred on September 5, 2008 was denied as he had Medicare coverage which barred payment by VA.

The Board has granted service connection for left thigh pleomorphic sarcoma with muscle loss, finding that the condition is presumed related to herbicide exposure during service.

The Veteran's initial claim for a compensable rating for the residuals of his left fourth metacarpal fracture was granted, but he is not entitled to any additional compensation based on the current evidence. The VA has determined that the disability does not meet the criteria for an increased rating.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for DIC benefits based on recognition as a helpless child of his deceased veteran father, finding that he did not become permanently incapable of self-support prior to attaining the age of 18.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence to support a finding of service connection for carcinoma of the face or carcinoma of the right ear, as these conditions are not shown to be causally related to military service.

The Veteran's election not to receive Chapter 30 educational assistance benefits has been upheld as he did not withdraw his original election prior to separation from service. As a result, the claim for educational assistance benefits is denied.

The Veteran seeks service connection for left arm, ear and nervous system conditions. The Board has determined that additional development is needed due to the unavailability of his service treatment records.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal for a higher initial disability rating for ureterolithiasis, and the Board has dismissed the appeal.

The Veteran's appeal for nonservice-connected pension benefits has been dismissed as the appellant withdrew their appeal.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a VA examination to determine if the appellant's current peripheral vascular disease is related to his service. The appellant claims that his foot problems in service are linked to his current PAD.