Other conditions Board decisions

The Board denied the Appellant's claim for nonservice-connected death pension benefits as her income exceeded the maximum allowable rate.

The Board found that the Appellant did not submit new and material evidence to reopen her claim for revocation of forfeiture of VA benefits due to fraud, as all submitted evidence was deemed fraudulent.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for payment from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund due to a certification by the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) that the appellant had no service as a member of the Philippine Commonwealth Army, including recognized guerrillas, in the service of the United States Armed Forces during World War II.

The Board denied the claim for a one-time payment from the FVEC Fund due to lack of recognized active military service, as determined by the NPRC.

The Veteran's service connection claim for leukemia due to herbicide exposure is denied as there is no evidence of a chronic B-cell leukemia, and the Board finds that his CML is not related to his in-service herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining Social Security Administration and VA medical records.

The Board denied increased ratings for the Veteran's calluses of both feet, finding that they do not result in severe foot disablement.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for his service-connected right foot disability is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and additional development of his claims file.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for defective vision, dry eye syndrome, and residuals of cataracts is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a TMJ disorder that is causally related to service and denied her claim for service connection.

The Veteran's claim for reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses incurred at BryanLGH Medical Center was denied as the Veteran had a health-plan contract with Medicare, which barred VA from paying or reimbursing for the treatment.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have stomach ulcers or a gastrointestinal disorder other than dyspepsia, and therefore service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Veteran's left foot disability, including hallux valgus and hammertoes, is currently rated at 30 percent effective March 11, 2005.

The appellant withdrew his appeals for increased ratings of 20 percent for the residuals of a left elbow fracture and 30 percent for the residuals of a puncture wound to the right leg, effectively dismissing these claims.

The Board found that the Veteran's squamous cell carcinoma of the left hand, warts on hands, scaly skin pigmentation on whole body, and lesions on hands, forehead, and neck were not related to service or radiation exposure. The conditions are considered to be unrelated to his military service.

The Veteran's initial claim for a compensable evaluation for her service-connected low back disability was denied. Her appeal for an increased rating to 40 percent, effective August 11, 2010, was also denied.

The Veteran's claim for reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses incurred in July 2010 is being remanded to obtain additional information and readjudication.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected cold injury residuals to his bilateral lower extremities contributed substantially and materially to his death. The effective dates for TDIU and service connection are granted.

The Veteran's respiratory disorder was not incurred in or aggravated by service, nor is it shown to be due to an undiagnosed illness as a result of his service in the Southwest Asia Theater during the Persian Gulf War.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left leg disorder and lung disability were not incurred or aggravated during his period of active duty service. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to service, with the exception of injuries sustained in motor vehicle accidents in May 1966.