Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected left elbow disability was granted, with a 10 percent rating effective from July 9, 2004 to February 1, 2012. The AMC later increased the rating to 10 percent effective February 2, 2012.

The Board has remanded the claims due to insufficient medical evidence and the Veteran's deployment, requiring further VA examinations.

The Veteran's urticaria was rated at 10 percent prior to March 13, 2006. Effective March 13, 2006, the rating was increased to 30 percent and remains at that level.

The Veteran seeks service connection for a bilateral eye disorder. The Board has determined that an examination is needed to determine the nature and etiology of any current eye disorder, including whether it is related to service.

The Board has determined that the adenocarcinoma of the Veteran's rectum had its onset during service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's service-connected myofascial pain syndrome of the right hip has not resulted in flexion limited to 30 degrees or abduction with motion lost beyond 10 degrees at any point since July 30, 2006. Therefore, an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent is denied.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected left leg disability.

The Veteran's request for an extension of the delimiting date for his Chapter 30 educational assistance benefits beyond December 7, 2009 is denied. The Board found that he did not fall within any exceptions to the legal criteria and therefore educational assistance benefits cannot be paid for education pursued after December 7, 2009.

The appellant's claim for nonservice-connected pension benefits was denied because he did not serve for 90 days or more during a period of war and was not discharged or released from his period of active duty due to a service-connected disability.

The Board found that there was no evidence to support a connection between the Veteran's death from carcinoid of the lung and his military service, including asbestos exposure. As such, the cause of death is not considered related to service.

The Board finds that the Veteran was sent a refund check in the amount of $824.17 on or around January 8, 1992 for unapplied contributions to VEAP and concludes that reissuance of this check is not warranted.

The Board has ordered a remand due to the need for further development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling an examination. The Veteran's claim is related to his lower left leg, which includes skin disorders, varicose veins, and stasis dermatosis. The issues are about service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including scheduling a VA examination and obtaining outstanding treatment records.

The Board found that the appellant is not recognized as the surviving spouse of the Veteran for VA death benefits purposes due to conflicting evidence and lack of holding out as a married couple.

The Board has determined that the appellant did 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, they are not eligible for benefits from the FVEC Fund.

The Board has determined that the appellant did not have 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 and therefore is not eligible for benefits under the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund.

The Veteran's unauthorized medical expenses incurred at a private hospital on November 17, 2009 are granted as the services were rendered in an emergency situation and treatment was not feasible at a VA facility.

The Board has granted service connection for costochondritis, finding that the Veteran's current condition is as likely as not related to his in-service complaints of chest pain. The claim for an increased rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae remains pending and requires further development.

The Board has ordered the VA to complete further development regarding the creation of the Veteran's overpayment debt and its calculation. The case is now remanded for a thorough review, including obtaining records from Social Security and the Veterans Hospital Administration.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining an expert opinion regarding the etiology of any current right hand disability and its relationship to service.