Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran withdrew his claims for service connection for rhegmatogenous retinal detachment in the left eye and lattice degeneration with retinal detachment in the right eye.

The Board has remanded the case due to an undelivered hearing request, and the appellant's current address needs to be verified or obtained.

The Board found that the appellant was not the Veteran's surviving spouse at the time of his death, and thus denied her claim for VA benefits.

The Board determined that the appellant's service was terminated under other than honorable conditions due to willful and persistent misconduct, but did not find evidence of insanity at the time of offenses. As a result, his character of discharge is considered dishonorable.

The Veteran has Wegener's Granulomatosis that is as likely as not related to his active duty service, and the Board finds it at least as likely as not that this condition was incurred during his military service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and a VA examination to determine if his current cardiovascular disorder is related to service.

The Veteran's hypertension had its onset during his active military service and he is granted service connection for this condition. The initial compensable rating claim for residuals of a right inguinal hernia repair was denied as the evidence did not show recurrent or well-supported post-operative hernia.

The Veteran's current diagnosed skin disability is found to be incurred in military service, and the Board grants service connection for this condition.

The Board found that the Veteran's nasal deformity pre-existed his military service and did not undergo a permanent worsening during his active military service, thus denying his claim for service connection.

The appellant's service department certifications have consistently stated that he had no service as a member of the Philippine Commonwealth Army, including recognized guerrillas, in the service of the U.S. Armed Forces during World War II. As such, he is not eligible for benefits from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund.

The Board has determined that the appellant's income exceeds the maximum annual pension rate for death pension benefits effective August 1, 2009 and therefore denies her claim for nonservice-connected death pension benefits.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not have qualifying service as a member of the Philippine Commonwealth Army, including recognized guerrillas, in the service of the United States Armed Forces. Therefore, she is ineligible for a one-time payment from the FVEC Fund.

The Veteran's current disability manifested by spontaneous penile discharge is likely related to active service, and the Board grants service connection for this condition.

The appellant's claim of entitlement to a one-time payment from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund was denied as he does not have qualifying active service as a member of the Philippine Commonwealth Army, including the recognized guerrillas, in the Armed Forces of the United States.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for a one-time payment from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund due to lack of service in the United States Armed Forces.

The Board has denied the appellant's claim for a one-time payment from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund due to lack of qualifying service in the United States Armed Forces.

The Veteran's skin disorder is presumed to have been incurred during his service, as there was no evidence of a pre-existing condition.

The appellant's claim for a one-time payment from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund was denied due to lack of qualifying service. The case is being remanded to request re-verification using the correct birth date provided on his service records.

The VA determined that the appellant's net worth was sufficient to meet her maintenance needs, and thus denied her death pension benefits.

The Veteran's unauthorized medical expenses incurred at Lincoln Medical Center and from Emergency Coverage Corporation on January 14, 2010 are approved as he was in receipt of a total disability permanent in nature due to service-connected disabilities.