Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for cholesteatoma of the left ear, to include as secondary to his service-connected left ear hearing loss, is being remanded due to inadequate examination and need for further medical opinion.

The Board has granted a 100 percent disability rating for the Veteran's psychosis, not otherwise specified, which constitutes a complete grant of the benefits sought with respect to that claim. As such, the appeal for entitlement to TDIU is moot.

The Board found no evidence to support the Veteran's claim that his left heel ulcers were caused by VA care, and thus denied service connection under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.

The Veteran seeks service connection for acute myelogenous leukemia, which he claims is related to his exposure to Agent Orange during his service in Vietnam. The case has been remanded due to insufficient evidence and the need for further development.

The Veteran's scar residuals of a shell fragment wound of the right arm region are manifested by multiple scars, some deep with underlying tissue damage. The Board grants a 10 percent rating for these scars.

The Veteran's BPH was rated as 40 percent prior to October 10, 2011 and remains at that rating on and after October 10, 2011. The criteria for a higher rating are not met.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development and consideration, including a VA dental examination.

The Board found that the appellant did not file a timely notice of disagreement with the May 2006 rating decision regarding his claim for service connection for multiple myeloma and bumps under the skin. As a result, the appeal is dismissed.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and compensable ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional VA medical records and examinations.

The Board has determined that the discontinuance of the Veteran's VA pension benefits from April 15, 2003 to October 12, 2007 was improper and has ordered their restoration.

The Veteran's diverticulitis is characterized by pain and occasional episodes of constipation or diarrhea, which most nearly approximates the criteria for a 10 percent evaluation under Diagnostic Code 7301. The Board finds that the preponderance of the evidence is against the assignment of a higher rating.

The Veteran's service-connected pleural plaques are characterized by DLCO (SB) results of 60 percent predicted in October 2008 and 64 percent predicted in April 2010. The Board finds that an evaluation of 30 percent is warranted for the Veteran's service-connected pleural plaques.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for bilateral foot onychomycosis as secondary to his service-connected type II diabetes mellitus was dismissed because the Veteran withdrew his appeal.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination to determine if his service-connected schizoaffective disorder renders him in need of regular aid and assistance.

The Board determined that the appellant did not have qualifying service with the United States Armed Forces, and therefore does not meet the criteria for legal entitlement to the one-time payment from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund.

The Board has determined that the appellant did not have recognized service in the U.S. Armed Forces and therefore is not eligible for a one-time payment from the FVEC Fund.

The Board has remanded the nerve condition claim for further development and initial adjudication. The Veteran's nerve problems are related to his in-service service, but not specifically Agent Orange exposure.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration, including scheduling a hearing before the Board and obtaining additional medical opinions.

The Board found that the Veteran's disabilities of the feet did not manifest during active service and were not caused or aggravated by an in-service disease, injury, or event. Therefore, service connection for these conditions was denied.

The Veteran's claim for additional educational assistance under the Post-9/11 GI Bill is denied as he had nine days of Chapter 30 benefits remaining, limiting his entitlement to one month (or partial month) of entitlement under chapter 33 for each month (or partial month) of unused entitlement under chapter 30.