Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has determined that the appellant does not have qualifying service to be eligible for a one-time payment from the FVEC Fund.

The Veteran's claim for a waiver of overpayment of VA disability compensation benefits in the amount of $10,299.60 was granted by the Board, finding that recovery would be against equity and good conscience.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected herniated disc L5-S1, finding that there is no evidence of bowel or bladder impairment to support an increased rating. The case was remanded for further development and examination.

The Board found that the Veteran's liver disorder may be related to service, but also considered other factors such as chemical exposure and radiation. The cause of death claim was also addressed.

The Board found that the Veteran's respiratory disability existed prior to his active service and was not aggravated by it. The VA examiner concluded that the condition was a direct result of the Veteran's smoking and weight gain, rather than any exposure during his military service.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for bilateral otitis media and otitis externa was granted, with a 10% rating being assigned.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hyperkeratosis of the hands and initial compensable rating for tinea cruris of the inguinal area, including the legs and feet is being remanded due to further development needed.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional development due to a need for VA examinations and further evidence collection.

The Board found that the Veteran's back injury with neurological symptoms did not manifest within one year of discharge from active duty and was not incurred or aggravated by service. As such, the claim for service connection is denied.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been presented to reopen the claim of service connection for residuals of a back injury, which was previously denied in October 2007. The reopened claim is now before the Board for further development.

The Veteran's mild nuclear sclerotic cataracts and vitreous cells most likely related to sarcoidosis and potential lupus have been rated at 30 percent since May 31, 2012.

The Board found that the Veteran's current skin disorder, including recurrent rashes of the face and inner thighs, is not related to service or Agent Orange exposure. The claim for service connection was denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's stress fracture of the left femur occurred during active duty for training and is related to her current symptoms, thus granting service connection.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a disability manifested by intermittent vaginal bleeding, to include PCOS, related to any disease, injury, or incident of service.

The Veteran is seeking a waiver of the recovery of an overpayment in compensation. The case has been remanded for further development to determine if the debt was properly created due to incarceration and felony conviction.

The Board denied service connection for prostatitis, finding that the Veteran's condition did not have its onset in service and that there was no link between his current disorder and service.

The Veteran's mood disorder has been rated at 40 percent since April 4, 2012.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's residuals of post-service bowel resection surgery in January 2004 are not related to service and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not have qualifying service in the Philippine Commonwealth Army and therefore is not eligible for a one-time payment from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund.

The Veteran's service-connected residuals of gunshot wound to the right thigh with retained bullet fragment in the left gluteal region have been rated as 10 percent disabling. The Board has determined that a higher 30 percent rating is warranted based on moderate muscle disability.