Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's service was less than 90 days during a period of war, and he was discharged due to a non-service-connected respiratory disorder. Therefore, the claim for VA improved pension benefits is denied.

The Board found that the Veteran's dermatophytosis did not have onset during his active service and was not caused by his active service.

The Veteran's heart arrhythmia, weakness, dizziness, liver disorder, and stomach disorder are not found to be due to VA medical treatment. Therefore, compensation benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for these conditions have been denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected compression fracture, T-10, T-11.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected residuals from excision of basal cell carcinoma.

The Veteran's request for a waiver of overpayment of non-service-connected disability pension benefits was denied because the fault lies with him in creating the debt, and repayment would result in unfair gain to him.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as he withdrew his appeal regarding the issue of entitlement to benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. ¶ 1151 for bilateral blindness.

The Board found that the Veteran was not a fugitive felon and therefore, his pension benefits were not improperly discontinued. As a result, the overpayment of $67,526.13 is invalid and restored to the Veteran.

The Veteran seeks service connection for various conditions, including the removal of a pituitary tumor and its secondary effects on his sense of smell and memory. The Board has determined that further development is needed to determine if these conditions are related to service.

The Board has ordered a remand to conduct a detailed audit of the Veteran's pension account, determine if the overpayment was properly created, and then consider the Veteran's request for waiver of overpayment. The case will be returned to the Board after these actions are completed.

The Board has remanded the case due to unclear information regarding the Veteran's spouse's income and net worth from August 1, 2007 through December 31, 2010. The Veteran is asked to provide a written explanation for his inconsistent statements about living with his spouse.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's deviated nasal septum was not incurred in or aggravated by active service, including as due to a service-connected disability. His low back disability is also not related to his service-connected chronic labyrinthitis.

The Board has granted an initial rating of 10 percent for the Veteran's peripheral nerve entrapment of the right side, effective from November 12, 2004.

The Board has determined that a compensable rating (10 percent) is warranted for the Veteran's hemopneumothorax throughout the pendency of this claim, effective from the date of his last VA examination in May 2011. A rating in excess of 10 percent is not supported by the evidence.

The Veteran's dermatomycoses did not affect at least 20 to 40 percent of his entire body or exposed areas, and did not require intermittent systemic therapy such as corticosteroids or other immunosuppressive drugs for a total duration of 6 weeks or more during the past 12-month period. As a result, he was denied an initial rating in excess of 10 percent.

The Board denied an increased apportionment for the Veteran's minor child, A.K.N., finding that hardship was not shown and that the current $100 monthly apportionment is below the 20% level of benefits. The claim must be denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to conflicting service records and the need for clarification regarding his combat service in Vietnam.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable evaluation for status post left femur giant cell tumor was denied as the disability does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's left eye disability and bilateral hand tremors are not service-connected. The Board found no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.